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fujiyamasan

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16. I agree, Talarico is the best shot Dems have had since Beto

Reply to democratsruletheday (Reply #2)

Wed May 27, 2026, 07:32 AM

May 27

Of winning a statewide race there. If he can’t win against a degenerate corrupt scum bag like Paxton, there’s little hope for Dems in the state and better to invest elsewhere…

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senator/governor beto agrees with you msongs May 26 #3

And don't forget those "Texas landslides" peppertree May 27 #13

I agree, Talarico is the best shot Dems have had since Beto fujiyamasan May 27 #16

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