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8. As a Texan I'm grateful to her for bringing attention to

Reply to 4bonhoffer (Original post)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 09:46 AM

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a race that could have slid under the radar.

Talarico served a couple terms as a state rep and did get attention for leaving the state when Abbott was acting up. He's a good guy and he does draw crowds. But Jasmine elevated the race to another level, and seeing these two candidates rack up more votes than the red candidates finally gave this old heart some hope.

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THANK YOU ! Rep. Jasmine Crockett [View all] 4bonhoffer Yesterday OP

She has my support no matter what she does next. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #1

Here! Here! I'm a big time admirer. NNadir Yesterday #2

She is strong and direct! Hope22 Yesterday #3

Jasmine Crockett rules! cachukis Yesterday #4

I love Jasmine! radical noodle Yesterday #5

Agreed!! Loved her voice in the House. n/t iluvtennis 18 hrs ago #19

Kick dalton99a Yesterday #6

If I were a Texan, I would have voted for Jasmine, otchmoson Yesterday #7

Her House term ends at the end of 2026. She will not be in Congress for 2027 & 2028 Wiz Imp Yesterday #9

Isn't she going to run for reelection now that she's out of the Senate race? ShazzieB 18 hrs ago #17

Too late. The primary was Tuesday for all races in Texas - Senate and House.. Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #20

So she would be free to campaign for "some other role" in 2027 & 2028... thought crime 11 hrs ago #33

As a Texan I'm grateful to her for bringing attention to TBF Yesterday #8

Class and brilliance - A blessing for the Dems and the country. Scalded Nun Yesterday #10

i will miss her!! samnsara 23 hrs ago #11

The moment I knew wh fella was toast Roc2020 23 hrs ago #12

I want her to be the next DNC campaign chair for the upcoming 2028 election kimbutgar 22 hrs ago #13

Ooh, that's the kind of fire we need. JudyM 14 hrs ago #25

I could handle that. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #26

Personally I would prefer Stacy Abrams for markodochartaigh 14 hrs ago #28

I commend her for quickly standing behind Talarico and not challenging the primary election results generalbetrayus 22 hrs ago #14

Agreed, dem unity in Texas is crucial. DemocracyForever 22 hrs ago #15

"...screwup in Dallas County." markodochartaigh 14 hrs ago #27

And it ended up hurting them more than helping... Trueblue Texan 12 hrs ago #29

Grateful for Jasmine Crockett! sarchasm 19 hrs ago #16

We need her front and center. mdbl 18 hrs ago #18

This isn't the end for her MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #21

They had to get past the bigot voters! BidenRocks 15 hrs ago #22

Is she still in the House? BlueKentuckyGirl 15 hrs ago #23

Yes. Until January 3 2027 BidenRocks 15 hrs ago #24

Well, I hope to see and hear a lot more from her! calimary 12 hrs ago #30

Oh.... Boo1 12 hrs ago #31

I hope Jasmine Crockett participates in 2028 presidential primary debates. thought crime 11 hrs ago #32