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summer_in_TX

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10. I'm getting to hear him in person Monday.

Sun Feb 22, 2026, 01:00 AM

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Can't wait. The last politician I went to see was Obama in the run-up to his first election in 2008. Had a prime spot, thanks to my mother. She had deep Democratic connections. Alas she passed in 2013.

I've been on tenterhooks about this election. Jasmine Crockett is formidable and could win the primary. But Talerico could win in November because he appeals to independents too and can pick up disaffected Republican votes.

This week's response to his interview with Colbert being banned has been fascinating and hopeful. The Poynter Institute says between views on YouTube and on social media, 85 MILLION people have watched his interview. WOW!

I'm trying not to hold my breath, but I am crossing fingers and toes, and praying every day.

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James Talarico fires up 3,000 Texans at HUGE rally , [View all] stonecutter357 Saturday OP

All right! This guy is good! ananda Saturday #1

Great speech and a nice delivery FakeNoose Saturday #2

Uplifting speech democrank Saturday #3

This guy is amazing. hamsterjill Saturday #4

the barefoot rabbi is a phrase John Fugelsange often uses. nt yellowdogintexas Sunday #7

Yeppers hamsterjill Sunday #48

This is amazing. More like this. So common sense. So true. So necessary. United against the truly hurtful 1%. somaticexperiencing Sunday #5

I really feel like he's heads above Crockett for Texas. Melon Sunday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #8

I really like him. I have met him a couple of times and found him to be yellowdogintexas Sunday #9

Anne Richards' opponent, Clayton Williams markodochartaigh Sunday #15

I remember when that happened, and I couldn't believe every woman in Texas was not enraged!!! hamsterjill Sunday #50

Yes, I think that it is a lack of empathy with victims. markodochartaigh Sunday #60

I think these "cross-over" votes are over blown LeftInTX Sunday #19

Talarico has already proven he can pick up enough crossover votes to win SSJVegeta Sunday #33

He has been in the Texas House since 2019. She served in the Texas House in 2021 and US Congress from 2023 . LeftInTX Sunday #44

The difference between a state legislator and federal legislator is pretty negligble SSJVegeta Sunday #49

Just looked up the 52nd district (the original district he ran in) SSJVegeta Sunday #51

Talarico got the endorsements of the major papers in Houston, Dallas & Austin TBF 15 hrs ago #73

I'm getting to hear him in person Monday. summer_in_TX Sunday #10

He had me until he started Dissing our Dems. Cha Sunday #11

Some Dems deserve to be dissed. MuirHero Sunday #16

Of Couse, Fetterman.. a DINO at this point ,but Cha Sunday #20

The latest poll says Crockett has the best chance in November SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #30

This message was self-deleted by its author SSJVegeta Sunday #34

It doesn't actually say that. SSJVegeta Sunday #35

But it does show she can win in November SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #37

Polls 8 months out arent actually representative of what an election will look like SSJVegeta Sunday #39

Are you saying SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #40

No. SSJVegeta Sunday #41

Good SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #52

It would be an absolute mistake for anybody to underestimate either of them SSJVegeta Sunday #54

I'm not sure I trust that polling, to be honest pinkstarburst Sunday #47

As long as either can win in November! SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #53

Exactly. This poll doesn't even include Talarico pinkstarburst Sunday #46

That poll doesn't include Talarico pinkstarburst Sunday #45

But it shows that Crockett can in win November too. SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #56

Wow... Jasmine Crockett is such a Fighter... Cha Sunday #67

And everyone says SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #69

If you are talking about the Allred thing, that has been grossly misleading yellowdogintexas Sunday #21

No... I don't know about ".. the Allred thing..".. Cha Sunday #23

Democrats in Congress have always been convenient punching bags, even for other Democrats. SunSeeker Sunday #28

As a coastal Democrat (from both coasts) SSJVegeta Sunday #36

We're in touch with reality, unlike every MAGAt. nt SunSeeker Sunday #64

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #65

Not the "Coastal Dems.." I know in RL & DU. Cha Sunday #68

Yes I remember things Nancy Pelosi Cha Sunday #66

Yes! Nancy was hit with so much negative gaslighting, but she was the best Speaker ever! SunSeeker Sunday #71

I agree. Our opposition does NOT consist solely of CA and NY Democrats and billionaires. DFW Sunday #24

Thank You! Cha Sunday #25

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He wasn't offensive, but his emphasis was misplaced DFW Sunday #27

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Who did he diss? SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #29

Agree with you. And I like his message. Bluepinky Sunday #38

This doesn't answer my question. SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #57

I didn't ask the question, I agree with you that he didn't diss anyone. Bluepinky Sunday #59

Never said if he did or didn't SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #61

Same here, haven't heard him diss anyone. Bluepinky Sunday #62

I haven't heard him "dis" anyone - and he's our best chance to flip the seat. nt TBF 15 hrs ago #74

Meh. This is a case of me really not getting the hype. VegasVet Sunday #12

I am a huge fan of Talarico and hope he wins the primary. MuirHero Sunday #17

Me too. And I will vote for Crockett if she wins it. ananda Sunday #70

There's hope for Texas! SunSeeker Sunday #13

Paxton should be vulnerable fujiyamasan Sunday #14

Completely agree with you MuirHero Sunday #18

Paxton is a Republican wet dream. LeftInTX Sunday #22

Crockett is a firebrand pinkstarburst Sunday #31

Talarico is the real deal pinkstarburst Sunday #32

Is there a middle? Are there true "independents" or just republicans who "say" they are? CTyankee Sunday #42

I don't know the answer to this pinkstarburst Sunday #43

I don't know that there are a ton who identify as "independent" - TBF 51 min ago #75

He did well on Maher Friday gulliver Sunday #55

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #58

That is amazing. He is the real deal. About time. efhmc Sunday #72

Hope he stays safe Joinfortmill 44 min ago #76

He's our best bet awesomerwb1 30 min ago #77