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LostOne4Ever

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12. If this was a different state I might agree

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 02:56 AM

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Sane states would reject Paxton in a heart beat in the general.

Texas isn’t a sane state. It very well could go with Paxton. I hate both but I really really hate Paxton and fear my state could vote for him in the general.

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I wanted Paxton.I'm afraid we're going to get Cornyn [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday OP

Talarico will beat either SSJVegeta Tuesday #1

I hope you're right. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #2

that's what I'm hoping Skittles Yesterday #15

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove Tuesday #3

Fixed it. Trying to multitask. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #4

I know the multitask dance well. applegrove Tuesday #5

I had similar thoughts when Trump ran in 2016. Surely, this clown can't win! surfered Tuesday #6

Both can certainly win but our chances improve with Paxton. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #10

Me too, i was never so wrong.. dem4decades Yesterday #16

The good news is that Cornyn is weaker in this election than previous ones. calguy Tuesday #7

If I used betting sites I'd be betting on Paxton in the runoff. BannonsLiver Tuesday #8

Can't really trust that normal Texan Republicans will not vote for Paxton in Greywing Tuesday #9

I hate paxton. Love to see him get rejected BlueWaveNeverEnd Tuesday #11

If this was a different state I might agree LostOne4Ever Yesterday #12

Why ? If it was a moderate state I can understand. But this is Texas which elected Trump JI7 Yesterday #13

While I don't like Cornyn Blue_Roses Yesterday #14

Id rather there be 0 Boo1 22 hrs ago #17

Disbelief as Trump tries to torpedo high-stakes GOP primary: 'Sure, why have people vote?' LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #18