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LudwigPastorius

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1. Honestly, he blew his chance at a statewide election...

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Fri May 16, 2025, 02:53 AM

May 2025

with his ‘we’re going to take your AR15s’ remark.

Maybe someday, if Texas turns a lot bluer, he’s got a shot. But, I think the best that can be hoped for now is a more centrist candidate taking away a Senate seat from the GOPers.

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Honestly, he blew his chance at a statewide election... LudwigPastorius May 2025 #1

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