Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

(9,318 posts)

15. A 14-point loss is not because of turnout.

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 08:39 PM

2 hrs ago

In less the total number of voters also dropped.

Maybe it’s your message…? (And actions.)

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

21 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Republicans 'Did Not Show Up' In Texas Election Won By Democrats [View all] BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago OP

If Republicans were voting for Democrats pwb 5 hrs ago #2

The Republican voters didn't show up? Golly Jeepers Vogon_Glory 5 hrs ago #3

Maybe they aren't Republicans anymore. C_U_L8R 4 hrs ago #4

Oh right, it's NOT the sore loser of 2020. Captain Zero 4 hrs ago #6

Great insight and well-thought-out response.............. MyOwnPeace 4 hrs ago #7

Exactly! NGeorgian 1 hr ago #21

Low turnout? No shit..... LilElf70 3 hrs ago #9

The Republicans who "did not show up" . . . AverageOldGuy 3 hrs ago #10

Good orangecrush 2 hrs ago #11

Any poll showing democrats just add 20 points to it. Blue Full Moon 2 hrs ago #12

newsweek. barbtries 2 hrs ago #13

Here in Virginia MW67 2 hrs ago #14

yup Skittles 2 hrs ago #17

A 14-point loss is not because of turnout. Grins 2 hrs ago #15

oh they'll show up in November.. mountain grammy 2 hrs ago #16

It was even worse for the Republicans... marcopolo63 2 hrs ago #18

I guess they are not motivated for some reason. LisaL 1 hr ago #20