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Aviation Pro

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47. With many fine qualities I still found Beto

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 10:30 AM

6 hrs ago

Somewhat weak in many areas. That stunt after Uvalde was almost performative with no follow up. Crockett brings fire to the table and Talarico appeals to those Texans who’ve been left behind.

Ancient mariner Cronyn and slime bag Paxton got nothing.

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

The runner up needs to support the winner Bobstandard Yesterday #1

just vote d. fuck goldilocks. pansypoo53219 18 hrs ago #29

ABSOLUTELY PortTack 4 hrs ago #50

Which part of Texas do you live in? TBF 23 hrs ago #2

I'm in Florida Aviation Pro 23 hrs ago #5

You would be as excited as I am then - TBF 23 hrs ago #6

I will be donating to the winner, post-primary...... lastlib 23 hrs ago #9

Keep in mind leftieNanner 22 hrs ago #12

And where do you live? Are you in Houston? TBF 21 hrs ago #20

That wasn't a lecture leftieNanner 20 hrs ago #22

I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico.. ananda 22 hrs ago #13

Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ... TBF 20 hrs ago #25

I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn. ananda 19 hrs ago #27

Hasn't happened since near the turn of the century, is what I read... Jack Valentino 16 hrs ago #30

1994, my friend, and that's an easy google search. nt TBF 7 hrs ago #38

Does Texas have an open primary? mdbl 8 hrs ago #37

Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states - TBF 7 hrs ago #39

I'm in Pennsylvania, so take this with a grain of salt FakeNoose 7 hrs ago #43

With an open primary we have Independents voting too - TBF 6 hrs ago #45

Glad I don't have to choose Red Mountain 23 hrs ago #3

Preach MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #4

If only they could meld into one candidate named Crockarico... PeaceWave 23 hrs ago #7

You mean Crockett supporters? Cirsium 23 hrs ago #8

All supporters no matter WHO they support. paleotn 22 hrs ago #16

Maybe Cirsium 22 hrs ago #17

Believe me, I understood the op ... TBF 21 hrs ago #18

Calls for unity Cirsium 21 hrs ago #21

K&R spanone 23 hrs ago #10

Well said and absolutely correct. Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #11

Crockett gets my vote. LilElf70 22 hrs ago #14

But but but do either pass the 200 purity tests that some D voters apply??? NoMoreRepugs 22 hrs ago #15

And are either as crazy as the mf'ers on the other side - TBF 7 hrs ago #40

Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose Zambero 21 hrs ago #19

An embarrassment of riches for Dems Seinan Sensei 20 hrs ago #23

Two good candidates mvd 20 hrs ago #24

If I still lived in Texas, Jasmine Crockett would get my vote in the primary Trailrider1951 19 hrs ago #26

My job as a voter is to vote for the most liberal candidate on the ballot. Thus... Beartracks 18 hrs ago #28

lol - sometimes that works. I learned with Wendy Davis that can be a costly mistake. nt TBF 7 hrs ago #41

Well, yeah, it's not without risks. But if it keeps another (R) from contributing to a legislative majority... Beartracks 1 hr ago #61

I voted for Jasmine PurgedVoter 16 hrs ago #31

Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock duhneece 10 hrs ago #32

I think Talarico has the best chance in Nov. The GOP wants Crockett. Callie1979 9 hrs ago #33

She loses by 8, he loses by 5. Who cares. Move on. 617Blue 7 hrs ago #42

The blue wave never comes ashore? Frasier Balzov 3 hrs ago #53

All excellent points. Callie1979 2 hrs ago #59

Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #54

Exactly. And with it as close as it is, I see him far more the "GOTV" person Callie1979 2 hrs ago #60

5 is closer than 8. A win is a 3 point swing. You dont think thats doable?? Callie1979 2 hrs ago #58

Always Zelda_Orchid 9 hrs ago #34

Democrats here only feel bad because one of them will not have the nominaion. Liberal In Texas 9 hrs ago #35

Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt Javaman 8 hrs ago #36

Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs Arazi 6 hrs ago #44

With many fine qualities I still found Beto Aviation Pro 6 hrs ago #47

From your lips to the voters hands 🙏 Arazi 6 hrs ago #48

I'm an American in Colombia cannabis_flower 6 hrs ago #46

Colombia rso 4 hrs ago #51

I just don't see Crockett winning the general Ziggy Beans 6 hrs ago #49

Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement. pat_k 29 min ago #63

Crockett carries a heavier electoral systemic burden than do male European criminals. She must overperform to win. Marcuse 3 hrs ago #52

Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #55

I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins LetMyPeopleVote 3 hrs ago #56

Whoever is nominated deserves our support EnergizedLib 3 hrs ago #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 39 min ago #62