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hamsterjill

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78. Do you live in Texas?

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:33 PM

Mar 4

That's the first real question. Because the use of the term "better not" is not something people in Texas enjoy hearing.

Can we enjoy an important step forward in Texas for one day? Can we enjoy the fact that the turnout was the largest that it has been in TWENTY-FOUR years without being chastised for not listening more to one particular group of voters?

The second real question is - at this point what other choice is there than Talarico? He's the candidate now.

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". What everyone is saying is that IF we want long term possibilities of change, Talarico is the first step.

I saw several posts asking sunnyskies801 to explain what she meant and how she thinks Democrats should be more open to the opinions, etc. of Black women. I didn't see an explanation. Perhaps I missed it. At least one poster reminded her that Kamala Harris was the Presidential candidate. So, what is it that she wants? I'm open to hearing that.

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A tweet from Jasmine Crockett [View all] Nittersing Mar 4 OP

Post removed Post removed Mar 4 #1

Curious....what would you like to see different? I would love to see a more progressive walkingman Mar 4 #5

Its Not About Texas Sunnyskies801 Mar 4 #16

I hear your frustration. What policies should the Democratic Party be putting forth... Ol Janx Spirit Mar 4 #33

Totally agree here sboatcar Mar 4 #55

When I see/hear Ms. Crockett speak - I hear Barbara Jordan Dan Mar 4 #85

EXCELLENT commentary, Dan. B.See Mar 4 #110

When I see/her her spesk, I hear a Progressive who is a tough fighter, soldierant Mar 5 #124

Constructive suggestions should always be welcome 🙏 surfered Mar 4 #99

Personally I'd like to see Talarico bring Crockett into his organization... CaptainTruth Mar 4 #100

"Cute?" No, actually very professional n/t leftstreet Mar 4 #9

You didn't read my reply. Sunnyskies801 Mar 4 #20

Oh, okay n/t leftstreet Mar 4 #23

The Democratic Party ran Kamala Harris for President of America mysteryowl Mar 4 #52

apparently that sentiment is considered "offensive" Skittles Mar 4 #112

What could the Party do to solve this problem? surfered Mar 4 #102

I hope the Texas Democratic party and the DSC and DNC karynnj Mar 4 #10

I like her too MustLoveBeagles Mar 4 #58

So any black woman running should automatically win? Happy Hoosier Mar 4 #12

Never Said That Sunnyskies801 Mar 4 #22

Don't vote "automatically," vote strategically. sop Mar 4 #44

I think Talerico recognizes that damage. Happy Hoosier Mar 4 #53

She didn't say black wimen were entitled to ein happy feet Mar 4 #36

Don't pre-apologize JustAnotherGen Mar 4 #88

Including white christian men. niyad Mar 4 #48

Entitled... just wow padah513 Mar 4 #49

I'm trying to interpret the post another way Happy Hoosier Mar 4 #61

As long as Talarico JustAnotherGen Mar 4 #89

Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression MorbidButterflyTat Mar 4 #95

I'm not talking about TEXAS Dems JustAnotherGen Mar 4 #101

No it's not entitlement - it's anger TBF Mar 4 #69

Interesting, isn't it, how B.See Mar 4 #111

Dallas was one - but how do you explain Williamson? TBF Mar 5 #125

You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem violasays Mar 4 #71

Well, worse things could happen... thought crime Mar 5 #122

Huh? malaise Mar 4 #14

Why do her posts stay at the number 22? twodogsbarking Mar 4 #32

I wondered the same thing. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #40

My first thought. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #39

I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled mountain grammy Mar 4 #17

Post removed Post removed Mar 4 #24

yes WE are.. that is all. mountain grammy Mar 4 #26

I am glad you don't live in Texas. hamsterjill Mar 4 #31

Exactly. We shared similar thoughts at the same time. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #38

That's right. hamsterjill Mar 4 #57

Does she have to be ready to endorse Talarico today? Ilikepurple Mar 4 #72

THANK YOU! violasays Mar 4 #75

It's totally gross BaronChocula Mar 4 #90

Do you live in Texas? hamsterjill Mar 4 #78

So we just get one? violasays Mar 4 #84

Why do I have to live in Texas to suggest listening to a viewpont? Ilikepurple Mar 4 #93

Because if you don't live in Texas, you don't understand how things work down here. hamsterjill Mar 4 #104

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". ShazzieB Mar 4 #98

She already HAS endorsed Talarico--- except perhaps to label it as an 'endorsement' ! Jack Valentino Mar 4 #119

I was referring to sunnyskies801 as that's who this subthread was responding too Ilikepurple Mar 5 #127

And he is a hammer who can smash the evil in Christain Nationalists which may stop the gop taking them for granted... GreenWave Mar 4 #74

Jasmine Crockett was clearly tryingto keep the party united, because of the BIG picture. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #35

EXACTLY! Sometimes people forget that an election is a choice between A or B groundloop Mar 4 #46

"No candidate is going to perfectly align with everything you want or believe." yellow dahlia Mar 4 #97

You and I are most definitely on the same page. hamsterjill Mar 4 #63

I am not a new poster violasays Mar 4 #73

It shows 64 posts. hamsterjill Mar 4 #105

We are indeed on the same page on all the issues you covered. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #94

Well said! Mme. Defarge Mar 4 #108

I inow you can't reply here... Happy Hoosier Mar 4 #56

I'm a white woman and I hear you. Joinfortmill Mar 4 #64

I understand what you are saying but the only thing I can offer is this Escurumbele Mar 4 #65

If you followed this primary election, you know it had nothing at all to do with that. lees1975 Mar 4 #70

There is also this video here on DU that explains some of what happened in Dallas County Escurumbele Mar 4 #77

He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election. lees1975 Mar 4 #96

Wrong place Keepthesoulalive Mar 4 #82

I love her. She is such a class act. Vinca Mar 4 #2

We need her back in government. wnylib Mar 4 #6

Absolutely. She would have been elected in a nanosecond in one of the sane states. Vinca Mar 4 #15

Exactly! But, sadly, she is in TX. nt City Lights Mar 4 #19

We don't want to lose her! She is more than welcome to my state (WA)! thought crime Mar 5 #123

True. In the TX general election, Talarico has wnylib Mar 4 #25

It's true. It doesn't make it right...it's just reality. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #41

Agree. wnylib Mar 4 #67

Maybe not in MN, either. Ocelot II Mar 4 #54

I didn't realize that. wnylib Mar 4 #68

Omar would get my vote and I live in Greg Stanton's district AZProgressive Mar 4 #118

As AG RetiredParatrooper Mar 4 #50

Thank you Jasmine. FalloutShelter Mar 4 #3

i am glad this potentially divisive primary ended with a handshake rampartd Mar 4 #4

Class Act Happy Hoosier Mar 4 #7

According to something I read yesterday somewhere, her "future" is to niyad Mar 4 #51

DURec leftstreet Mar 4 #8

Good one on Jasmine Crockett peggysue2 Mar 4 #11

K&R sadly for, two good candidates running against each other. UTUSN Mar 4 #13

Well done! ananda Mar 4 #18

I hope Crockett soon gets back in Congress. She is a breath of fresh air sorely needed. Lonestarblue Mar 4 #21

Agreed. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #42

She remains in Congress through the end of 2026. Wiz Imp Mar 4 #76

I'm surprised and a bit sad she didn't win this election.... Blue Owl Mar 4 #27

Now, THAT'S how class is done! (nt) GiqueCee Mar 4 #28

She's a class act and deserves a political future in Texas somewhere. surfered Mar 4 #29

I am really happy to see this. She's shown she is a champion with this! hamsterjill Mar 4 #30

Agreed! yellow dahlia Mar 4 #43

She works within the confines of our government. Despite good intentions and hard work she is limited. twodogsbarking Mar 4 #34

They should both fight to make sure that every vote cast in Dallas County is counted. RandySF Mar 4 #37

Exactly. yellow dahlia Mar 4 #45

I hope we will have the opportunity to hear her biting wit in the future. NNadir Mar 4 #47

Pure class Grim Chieftain Mar 4 #59

She has a future Joinfortmill Mar 4 #60

A true stateswoman. nt Trueblue Texan Mar 4 #62

I voted for her, but... CapnSteve Mar 4 #66

The Texas Supreme Court's edict in the middle of voting really pissed me off. ificandream Mar 4 #79

So late last night they were still going to count many ballots senseandsensibility Mar 4 #81

Jasmine has already conceded. I didn't see the final tally to know whether they did or didn't. ificandream Mar 4 #92

This doubles my admiration for her. Mister Ed Mar 4 #80

I'm sorry, but no sympathy from me biocube Mar 4 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh Mar 4 #116

Thank you for posting the text of the tweet mdbl Mar 4 #86

He got the Colbert Bump. Simple as that LiberalLovinLug Mar 4 #87

Her most recent tweet 'The work continues' Torchlight Mar 4 #91

An Example of a Specific Policy Aepps22 Mar 4 #103

Exactly. Trump/MAGA's whole DEI narrative B.See Mar 4 #113

FORMIDABLE! Mme. Defarge Mar 4 #106

Thank you, Representative Crockett. blogslug Mar 4 #107

Ohh.. I started crying because This is Cha Mar 4 #109

Classy, professional and smart. n/t TygrBright Mar 4 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Mar 4 #115

Big Blue Wave's reply to Jasmine Crockett: red dog 1 Mar 4 #117

I wanted James to take that race kwolf68 Mar 4 #120

What a gracious tweet! summer_in_TX Mar 5 #121

I think Crockett will work hard with Talarico to win the Senate in November. She has a bright future. walkingman Mar 5 #126

Class and grace! Thank you Jasmine! SunSeeker Mar 5 #128