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James Talarico wins the TX senate Democratic primary according to Wasserman (Original Post) DemocracyWorks Mar 3 OP
Where did he make the projection? I'm not seeing it on Twitter. In It to Win It Mar 3 #1
Rising star Johnny2X2X Mar 3 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #9
Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while. hlthe2b Mar 3 #3
I don't see anywhere that he's made the projection yet In It to Win It Mar 3 #8
Dallas is a stronghold for Crockett. Liberal In Texas Mar 3 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Mar 3 #26
What is he basing this on? senseandsensibility Mar 3 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #5
Agreed...he'll end up winning by a lot Prairie Gates Mar 3 #6
Way to early! hamsterjill Mar 3 #7
+1 dalton99a Mar 3 #11
I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time Skittles Mar 3 #12
Right? hamsterjill Mar 3 #15
I was not given a choice Skittles Mar 3 #17
That sucks!!!! hamsterjill Mar 3 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Shellback Squid Mar 3 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #13
yes, one is a decent human being Skittles Mar 3 #19
Nope. sheshe2 Mar 3 #14
Does he work for MSNBC? Renew Deal Mar 3 #24
Yes, and they are saying to close to call. sheshe2 Mar 3 #30
Ty, She! SheltieLover Mar 3 #27
See my other response...one precinct extended hours and.... sheshe2 Mar 3 #31
Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours & SheltieLover Mar 3 #40
Ugh! sheshe2 Mar 3 #43
Yes SheltieLover Mar 3 #45
MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in dflprincess Mar 3 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #32
He seems too ready to start singing "Kumbaya" dflprincess Mar 3 #39
🙄 Wiz Imp Mar 3 #67
As long as he sings it to Jasmine Crockett Frasier Balzov Mar 4 #79
I understand that Jasmine is singing it this morning &I agree with her dflprincess Mar 4 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #80
He's up by 92k BannonsLiver Mar 3 #36
Agree 100% with you on Talerico. Crockett is the stronger of the two. IMO. Katinfl Mar 3 #60
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp Mar 3 #66
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp Mar 3 #65
Crockett has little chance to win statewide in Texas awesomerwb1 Mar 4 #78
I think this is premature MustLoveBeagles Mar 3 #16
Link? SSJVegeta Mar 3 #18
There isn't one... sheshe2 Mar 3 #38
Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated? SSJVegeta Mar 3 #49
No. sheshe2 Mar 3 #55
You mean this doesn't exist? Boo1 Mar 3 #50
It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that, Wiz Imp Mar 3 #56
Yes. sheshe2 Mar 3 #57
Maybe not karynnj Mar 4 #72
Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there Maru Kitteh Mar 3 #21
He never said or posted that. Wiz Imp Mar 3 #23
Yes, he did Boo1 Mar 3 #46
AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post. Wiz Imp Mar 3 #51
Source? Renew Deal Mar 3 #25
Post removed Post removed Mar 3 #29
I think it's Adelson Bettie Mar 3 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #34
Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat Renew Deal Mar 3 #37
Paxton thanks you for the support Renew Deal Mar 3 #35
He is nothing like them NT LtTx Mar 3 #42
Good. You can't get elected in Texas with zero Republican support Jose Garcia Mar 3 #48
So are these games being played in Dallas County dflprincess Mar 3 #41
I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout. LudwigPastorius Mar 4 #75
If talarico wins, we better hope paxton is the GOP nominee because Jasmines base won't back him RealFloridaDem Mar 3 #44
You don't think Jasmine will do the right thing... ananda Mar 3 #54
She'll absolutely endorse, that doesn't mean her base will follow RealFloridaDem Mar 3 #61
So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican Wiz Imp Mar 3 #69
And you know that how? sheshe2 Mar 4 #73
Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ? JI7 Mar 4 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #47
And now it's down below 5% again. Wiz Imp Mar 3 #58
Best chance to put Texas in play. Congrats! nt LexVegas Mar 3 #52
MSNBC just now... sheshe2 Mar 3 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 3 #59
I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC. sheshe2 Mar 3 #62
Link to this premature but true post SSJVegeta Mar 3 #63
Denial is in the air tonight, apparently. BannonsLiver Mar 3 #64
There is one thing here rzemanfl Mar 3 #68
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #70
I hope he doesn't turn out being another Fetterman. Firestorm49 Mar 4 #71
There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case SSJVegeta Mar 4 #76
I watched him on Bill Maher show Tree Lady Mar 4 #77

Response to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

hlthe2b

(113,820 posts)
3. Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:49 PM
Mar 3

I get the desire to project based on Hispanic vote in the Rio Grande Valley, but.. damn. WTF? Dallas County, Wasserman!???

Response to Liberal In Texas (Reply #22)

Response to DemocracyWorks (Original post)

hamsterjill

(17,556 posts)
7. Way to early!
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:56 PM
Mar 3

Voting in Dallas County has been extended to 9:00 p.m. because of voting issues. They are trying to get the same extension in Williamson County.

Skittles

(171,556 posts)
12. I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:15 PM
Mar 3

not surprised they need more time

hamsterjill

(17,556 posts)
15. Right?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Mar 3

My sister and I went to early vote in our little red neck part of Texas. I opted for an electronic ballot but she swears she wasn't given the choice and got a paper ballot. It took her a while!!!! But she wanted to blacken the circles completely she said because she didn't want there to be any question.

When I was finished, I went over to her table and just said "I'll be outside". One of the election workers came running over like I was some kind of criminal to see what I was doing. (My sister is older and in frail health and I didn't want her looking for me). He told me I could wait at the end of the room. I told him that I'd wait outside in the sunshine.

I felt like he was having his moment of power!!! LOL

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Skittles

(171,556 posts)
19. yes, one is a decent human being
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:24 PM
Mar 3

the other two are scumbag Trump whores and devotees of the greedy old pig party

sheshe2

(97,428 posts)
30. Yes, and they are saying to close to call.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:55 PM
Mar 3

One precinct extended voting hours (SC ruling) due to polling place mix ups and that has been put on hold by another ruling.

SheltieLover

(80,208 posts)
40. Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours &
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Mar 3

Ordered polls to remove ballots for those not in line by 7pm.

Someone is terrified Crockett might win.

Meanwhile, shit weasle who bought eps ranch had 60% of the vote last I checked. Deplorables.

dflprincess

(29,335 posts)
28. MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:52 PM
Mar 3

speculation is that Hispanic voters really like Talarico's religious talk and he's performing very well with them.

I would rather see Crockett as the Senate needs a fighter like her and I don't trust Talarico not to become Fetterman 2.0 (nothing to base that on, just my thoughts.)

Response to dflprincess (Reply #28)

dflprincess

(29,335 posts)
81. I understand that Jasmine is singing it this morning &I agree with her
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:52 PM
Mar 4

If I lived in Texas I would certainly vote for him in November, bit I'd remain skeptical. But then I'm a cynical old bat.

Response to dflprincess (Reply #39)

sheshe2

(97,428 posts)
38. There isn't one...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Mar 3

Too early to call per MSNBC @ 10:03 EST. There are two rulings on the Dallas polls about extending hours due to polling place mix up.

SSJVegeta

(2,826 posts)
49. Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:16 PM
Mar 3

What a clusterf×ck!!!

On edit they just released Dallas county and she is getting 60%

Kornackis benchmark for her is 70%

Talarico still ahead by 70k votes.

sheshe2

(97,428 posts)
55. No.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:22 PM
Mar 3

There will be no decision made tonight per MS just now. Crockett was on stage and said good night...no results.

Wiz Imp

(9,933 posts)
56. It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that,
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:22 PM
Mar 3

When he posted it, it was a lie.

sheshe2

(97,428 posts)
57. Yes.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:25 PM
Mar 3

Turn on your TV...there will be NO RESULTS TONIGHT. It all hangs on the Dallas County votes that were put on hold by the SC.

karynnj

(60,949 posts)
72. Maybe not
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:44 AM
Mar 4

It will depend on how big the margin is once almost all the vote is counted. If the margin is sufficiently high that even with all possible Dallas, military etc votes outstanding, he is above 50 percent, the winner will be known.

Maru Kitteh

(31,730 posts)
21. Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:30 PM
Mar 3

almost 40 years ago.

Wiz Imp

(9,933 posts)
51. AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:18 PM
Mar 3

So when the OP posted that it was a lie.

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Renew Deal

(85,096 posts)
37. Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:05 PM
Mar 3

Hopefully people don't fall for that again. They don't seem to be in Maine either.

dflprincess

(29,335 posts)
41. So are these games being played in Dallas County
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:09 PM
Mar 3

meant to hurt Crockett or help Paxton? Or are both true?

LudwigPastorius

(14,675 posts)
75. I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout.
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:49 AM
Mar 4

Fewer voters favors Republicans in general. That's why they constantly push for strict voter ID laws, limits to early voting and mail in ballots, and voter roll purges.

Wiz Imp

(9,933 posts)
69. So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:46 PM
Mar 3

or not vote at all vs voting for Talarico? Seriously?

JI7

(93,558 posts)
74. Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ?
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:04 AM
Mar 4

You are probably confusing them with the trashy groups that claim to be the base but spend all their time attacking Democrats.

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Wiz Imp

(9,933 posts)
58. And now it's down below 5% again.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:26 PM
Mar 3

with still only 59% of the vote in. That isn't remotely close to "in the end"

Response to sheshe2 (Reply #53)

sheshe2

(97,428 posts)
62. I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:32 PM
Mar 3

Crockett was just on and said goodnight and there was no decision made by the SC!!!!!!!



Response to rzemanfl (Reply #68)

SSJVegeta

(2,826 posts)
76. There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:58 AM
Mar 4

For one, his chances of having a stroke within 6 years is virtually none. He is already a million times more fit than Fetterman ever was.


He also never chased anybody with guns; and his message is about love, not bullying people.

Tree Lady

(13,263 posts)
77. I watched him on Bill Maher show
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 02:01 AM
Mar 4

Only reason I watched wanted to see who he was. He seems like a nice guy, I would say a moderate democrat, he’s religious but believes in separation of church and state.

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