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Melon

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3. Beto can't win in Texas....sorry

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Fri May 16, 2025, 03:26 AM

May 2025

Last edited Fri May 16, 2025, 06:35 AM - Edit history (1)

He’s tried. Bringing his name up down here is opening yourself up for both barrels of criticism. Amongst democratic voters I hear the same negativity. It’s a waste of money and an opportunity to develop a better candidate.

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Beto O'Rourke says 'if' Texans want him to run for U.S. Senate, 'yes I will' [View all] Polybius May 2025 OP

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

2016 was 52/43, r/D; 2020 markodochartaigh May 2025 #2

Beto can't win in Texas....sorry Melon May 2025 #3

Is there any Democrat that can win ? JI7 May 2025 #4

I honestly don't know...but that doesn't remove Melon May 2025 #5

No, not statewide (at least for US Senate and Governor/Lt Governor). TX isn't going Blue anytime soon, despite decades Celerity May 2025 #8

"democrat voters" Skittles May 2025 #7

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I agree with you Polybius May 2025 #12

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O'Rourke has already told voters that he wants to take their guns Jose Garcia May 2025 #13

Colin Allred recieved 1 million more votes than Beto O'Rourke vs Cruz krawhitham May 2025 #14