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JudyM

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Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Mon Feb 14, 2022, 06:53 PM

Feb 2022

The consensus of forum hosts is that this poll is not important breaking news. Poll results typically belong in General Discussion rather than LBN, even for closely followed races. However, news may be so important that an exception is warranted, for example if it looks like there’s a dramatic shift late in a critical race.

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Abbott Keeps Big Lead Over O'Rourke [View all] brooklynite Feb 2022 OP

I just hate these polls. SMH nt Samrob Feb 2022 #1

Count me in the camp bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #2

I saw he's backtracking on that... and so hope abides that they can get enough vote out LymphocyteLover Feb 2022 #23

They are terrified that Beto will take their guns. Then they would have to survive on their wits Walleye Feb 2022 #3

What wits? bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #8

Yep, you got that right. Walleye Feb 2022 #9

All of them. LoisB Feb 2022 #12

LOL! Yes, makes perfect sense why they would be terrified. LymphocyteLover Feb 2022 #24

I hope Abbott is caught in his own trap somehow pandr32 Feb 2022 #4

What you're sayings that Beto can't "win" the election...we have to hope for Abbott to lose it. brooklynite Feb 2022 #6

In some states I doubt winning can happen pandr32 Feb 2022 #20

None of these scandals can get through to the right wing anymore Walleye Feb 2022 #10

Don't make me laugh he's is the blundering idiot they love. Historic NY Feb 2022 #18

"I hope Abbott is caught in...a criminal allegation under investigation..." LudwigPastorius Feb 2022 #19

He is in danger though since he isn't at 50 dsc Feb 2022 #5

also, there is a huge pool of non-voters that can potentially be mobilized in TX if he can fire up LymphocyteLover Feb 2022 #25

A good guy, don't get me wrong, but I don't understand the appeal he has and ck4829 Feb 2022 #7

I wouldn't count him out just yet.. secondwind Feb 2022 #13

Oh yeah, he has a real chance in Texas after his gun comments... Polybius Feb 2022 #17

This Mz Pip Feb 2022 #14

I'm with you. The Dem's need an old school Democrat LuvLoogie Feb 2022 #21

History isn't on Beto's side left-of-center2012 Feb 2022 #11

I don't believe anyone thinks this is in the bag for O'Rourke. Torchlight Feb 2022 #15

In other news, the sun rose this morning Polybius Feb 2022 #16

I have so little sympathy for Texas AZLD4Candidate Feb 2022 #22

Texas polls? pffffft!! ancianita Feb 2022 #26

I'll pray for a miracle. Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #27

May Texans get everything they deserve Cozmo Feb 2022 #28

Locking JudyM Feb 2022 #29