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39. Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states -

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 10:06 AM

Feb 28

you need to understand that what people do in other states is not always what people do here.

Yes, republicans do cross over to get the person they think is easiest to beat. And, yes, democrats will cross over to try to help get moderates through on the other side, so we don't end up with psychos in office.

BUT in this race, we do have activity on both sides. Cornyn/Paxton is a race, and Crockett/Talarico is a race. Republicans are favored regardless.

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A word on Crockett/Talarico [View all] Aviation Pro Feb 27 OP

The runner up needs to support the winner Bobstandard Feb 27 #1

just vote d. fuck goldilocks. pansypoo53219 Feb 27 #29

ABSOLUTELY PortTack Feb 28 #50

Which part of Texas do you live in? TBF Feb 27 #2

I'm in Florida Aviation Pro Feb 27 #5

You would be as excited as I am then - TBF Feb 27 #6

I will be donating to the winner, post-primary...... lastlib Feb 27 #9

Keep in mind leftieNanner Feb 27 #12

And where do you live? Are you in Houston? TBF Feb 27 #20

That wasn't a lecture leftieNanner Feb 27 #22

I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico.. ananda Feb 27 #13

Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ... TBF Feb 27 #25

I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn. ananda Feb 27 #27

Hasn't happened since near the turn of the century, is what I read... Jack Valentino Feb 28 #30

1994, my friend, and that's an easy google search. nt TBF Feb 28 #38

Does Texas have an open primary? mdbl Feb 28 #37

Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states - TBF Feb 28 #39

I'm in Pennsylvania, so take this with a grain of salt FakeNoose Feb 28 #43

With an open primary we have Independents voting too - TBF Feb 28 #45

My comment was only to point out that the amount of primary voting isn't always a good indicator of outcome for a party mdbl Feb 28 #66

Glad I don't have to choose Red Mountain Feb 27 #3

Preach MustLoveBeagles Feb 27 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 27 #7

You mean Crockett supporters? Cirsium Feb 27 #8

All supporters no matter WHO they support. paleotn Feb 27 #16

Maybe Cirsium Feb 27 #17

Believe me, I understood the op ... TBF Feb 27 #18

Calls for unity Cirsium Feb 27 #21

K&R spanone Feb 27 #10

Well said and absolutely correct. Buddyzbuddy Feb 27 #11

Crockett gets my vote. LilElf70 Feb 27 #14

But but but do either pass the 200 purity tests that some D voters apply??? NoMoreRepugs Feb 27 #15

And are either as crazy as the mf'ers on the other side - TBF Feb 28 #40

Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose Zambero Feb 27 #19

An embarrassment of riches for Dems Seinan Sensei Feb 27 #23

Two good candidates mvd Feb 27 #24

If I still lived in Texas, Jasmine Crockett would get my vote in the primary Trailrider1951 Feb 27 #26

My job as a voter is to vote for the most liberal candidate on the ballot. Thus... Beartracks Feb 27 #28

lol - sometimes that works. I learned with Wendy Davis that can be a costly mistake. nt TBF Feb 28 #41

Well, yeah, it's not without risks. But if it keeps another (R) from contributing to a legislative majority... Beartracks Feb 28 #61

I guess I should have said - that probably works but not in a statewide contest in Texas. TBF Feb 28 #64

Alas, I can't. I don't live or vote there. I was speaking generally. But... Beartracks Feb 28 #67

I voted for Jasmine PurgedVoter Feb 28 #31

Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock duhneece Feb 28 #32

I think Talarico has the best chance in Nov. The GOP wants Crockett. Callie1979 Feb 28 #33

She loses by 8, he loses by 5. Who cares. Move on. 617Blue Feb 28 #42

The blue wave never comes ashore? Frasier Balzov Feb 28 #53

All excellent points. Callie1979 Feb 28 #59

Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls FakeNoose Feb 28 #54

Exactly. And with it as close as it is, I see him far more the "GOTV" person Callie1979 Feb 28 #60

5 is closer than 8. A win is a 3 point swing. You dont think thats doable?? Callie1979 Feb 28 #58

Always Zelda_Orchid Feb 28 #34

Democrats here only feel bad because one of them will not have the nominaion. Liberal In Texas Feb 28 #35

Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt Javaman Feb 28 #36

Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs Arazi Feb 28 #44

With many fine qualities I still found Beto Aviation Pro Feb 28 #47

From your lips to the voters hands 🙏 Arazi Feb 28 #48

I'm an American in Colombia cannabis_flower Feb 28 #46

Colombia rso Feb 28 #51

I just don't see Crockett winning the general Ziggy Beans Feb 28 #49

Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement. pat_k Feb 28 #63

I disagree Ziggy Beans Feb 28 #65

Crockett carries a heavier electoral systemic burden than do male European criminals. She must overperform to win. Marcuse Feb 28 #52

Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road FakeNoose Feb 28 #55

I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins LetMyPeopleVote Feb 28 #56

Whoever is nominated deserves our support EnergizedLib Feb 28 #57

I'm not in Texas, but I believe the "loser" and his/her supporters will go all out to get the Democratic nominee elected pat_k Feb 28 #62