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James Talarico wins the TX senate Democratic primary according to Wasserman (Original Post) DemocracyWorks 10 hrs ago OP
Where did he make the projection? I'm not seeing it on Twitter. In It to Win It 10 hrs ago #1
Rising star Johnny2X2X 10 hrs ago #2
If he takes a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, he becomes a future Presidential candidate. PeaceWave 9 hrs ago #9
Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while. hlthe2b 10 hrs ago #3
I don't see anywhere that he's made the projection yet In It to Win It 9 hrs ago #8
Dallas is a stronghold for Crockett. Liberal In Texas 9 hrs ago #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Melon 9 hrs ago #26
What is he basing this on? senseandsensibility 9 hrs ago #4
Yes! PeaceWave 9 hrs ago #5
Agreed...he'll end up winning by a lot Prairie Gates 9 hrs ago #6
Way to early! hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #7
+1 dalton99a 9 hrs ago #11
I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time Skittles 9 hrs ago #12
Right? hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #15
I was not given a choice Skittles 9 hrs ago #17
That sucks!!!! hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Shellback Squid 9 hrs ago #10
What a stark difference between Talarico and either Paxton or Cornyn. PeaceWave 9 hrs ago #13
yes, one is a decent human being Skittles 9 hrs ago #19
Nope. sheshe2 9 hrs ago #14
Does he work for MSNBC? Renew Deal 9 hrs ago #24
Yes, and they are saying to close to call. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #30
Ty, She! SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #27
See my other response...one precinct extended hours and.... sheshe2 8 hrs ago #31
Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours & SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #40
Ugh! sheshe2 8 hrs ago #43
Yes SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #45
MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in dflprincess 8 hrs ago #28
Talarico is nothing like Fetterman. Why would you even suggest that? PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #32
He seems too ready to start singing "Kumbaya" dflprincess 8 hrs ago #39
🙄 Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #67
As long as he sings it to Jasmine Crockett Frasier Balzov 5 hrs ago #79
Actually, I'm pretty sure what we need is winners. And, that he did tonight! PeaceWave 5 hrs ago #80
He's up by 92k BannonsLiver 8 hrs ago #36
Agree 100% with you on Talerico. Crockett is the stronger of the two. IMO. Katinfl 8 hrs ago #60
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #66
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #65
Crockett has little chance to win statewide in Texas awesomerwb1 5 hrs ago #78
I think this is premature MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #16
Link? SSJVegeta 9 hrs ago #18
There isn't one... sheshe2 8 hrs ago #38
Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated? SSJVegeta 8 hrs ago #49
No. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #55
You mean this doesn't exist? Boo1 8 hrs ago #50
It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that, Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #56
Yes. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #57
Maybe not karynnj 7 hrs ago #72
Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there Maru Kitteh 9 hrs ago #21
He never said or posted that. Wiz Imp 9 hrs ago #23
Yes, he did Boo1 8 hrs ago #46
AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post. Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #51
Source? Renew Deal 9 hrs ago #25
Post removed Post removed 8 hrs ago #29
I think it's Adelson Bettie 8 hrs ago #33
Does this mean you won't vote for Talarico? PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #34
Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat Renew Deal 8 hrs ago #37
Paxton thanks you for the support Renew Deal 8 hrs ago #35
He is nothing like them NT LtTx 8 hrs ago #42
Good. You can't get elected in Texas with zero Republican support Jose Garcia 8 hrs ago #48
So are these games being played in Dallas County dflprincess 8 hrs ago #41
I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout. LudwigPastorius 6 hrs ago #75
If talarico wins, we better hope paxton is the GOP nominee because Jasmines base won't back him RealFloridaDem 8 hrs ago #44
You don't think Jasmine will do the right thing... ananda 8 hrs ago #54
She'll absolutely endorse, that doesn't mean her base will follow RealFloridaDem 8 hrs ago #61
So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #69
And you know that how? sheshe2 6 hrs ago #73
Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ? JI7 6 hrs ago #74
Talarico has extended his lead to 9%. In the end, it wasn't even a close race. PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #47
And now it's down below 5% again. Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #58
Best chance to put Texas in play. Congrats! nt LexVegas 8 hrs ago #52
MSNBC just now... sheshe2 8 hrs ago #53
I haven't seen anything to that effect. Please provide a link. PeaceWave 8 hrs ago #59
I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #62
Link to this premature but true post SSJVegeta 8 hrs ago #63
Denial is in the air tonight, apparently. BannonsLiver 8 hrs ago #64
There is one thing here rzemanfl 8 hrs ago #68
Funny. PeaceWave 7 hrs ago #70
I hope he doesn't turn out being another Fetterman. Firestorm49 7 hrs ago #71
There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #76
I watched him on Bill Maher show Tree Lady 5 hrs ago #77

hlthe2b

(113,552 posts)
3. Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 08:49 PM
10 hrs ago

I get the desire to project based on Hispanic vote in the Rio Grande Valley, but.. damn. WTF? Dallas County, Wasserman!???

Response to Liberal In Texas (Reply #22)

hamsterjill

(17,430 posts)
7. Way to early!
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 08:56 PM
9 hrs ago

Voting in Dallas County has been extended to 9:00 p.m. because of voting issues. They are trying to get the same extension in Williamson County.

Skittles

(170,877 posts)
12. I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:15 PM
9 hrs ago

not surprised they need more time

hamsterjill

(17,430 posts)
15. Right?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:22 PM
9 hrs ago

My sister and I went to early vote in our little red neck part of Texas. I opted for an electronic ballot but she swears she wasn't given the choice and got a paper ballot. It took her a while!!!! But she wanted to blacken the circles completely she said because she didn't want there to be any question.

When I was finished, I went over to her table and just said "I'll be outside". One of the election workers came running over like I was some kind of criminal to see what I was doing. (My sister is older and in frail health and I didn't want her looking for me). He told me I could wait at the end of the room. I told him that I'd wait outside in the sunshine.

I felt like he was having his moment of power!!! LOL

Response to DemocracyWorks (Original post)

Skittles

(170,877 posts)
19. yes, one is a decent human being
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:24 PM
9 hrs ago

the other two are scumbag Trump whores and devotees of the greedy old pig party

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
30. Yes, and they are saying to close to call.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:55 PM
8 hrs ago

One precinct extended voting hours (SC ruling) due to polling place mix ups and that has been put on hold by another ruling.

SheltieLover

(79,491 posts)
40. Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours &
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:06 PM
8 hrs ago

Ordered polls to remove ballots for those not in line by 7pm.

Someone is terrified Crockett might win.

Meanwhile, shit weasle who bought eps ranch had 60% of the vote last I checked. Deplorables.

dflprincess

(29,301 posts)
28. MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:52 PM
8 hrs ago

speculation is that Hispanic voters really like Talarico's religious talk and he's performing very well with them.

I would rather see Crockett as the Senate needs a fighter like her and I don't trust Talarico not to become Fetterman 2.0 (nothing to base that on, just my thoughts.)

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
38. There isn't one...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:06 PM
8 hrs ago

Too early to call per MSNBC @ 10:03 EST. There are two rulings on the Dallas polls about extending hours due to polling place mix up.

SSJVegeta

(2,714 posts)
49. Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:16 PM
8 hrs ago

What a clusterf×ck!!!

On edit they just released Dallas county and she is getting 60%

Kornackis benchmark for her is 70%

Talarico still ahead by 70k votes.

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
55. No.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
8 hrs ago

There will be no decision made tonight per MS just now. Crockett was on stage and said good night...no results.

Wiz Imp

(9,685 posts)
56. It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that,
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
8 hrs ago

When he posted it, it was a lie.

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
57. Yes.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:25 PM
8 hrs ago

Turn on your TV...there will be NO RESULTS TONIGHT. It all hangs on the Dallas County votes that were put on hold by the SC.

karynnj

(60,894 posts)
72. Maybe not
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:44 PM
7 hrs ago

It will depend on how big the margin is once almost all the vote is counted. If the margin is sufficiently high that even with all possible Dallas, military etc votes outstanding, he is above 50 percent, the winner will be known.

Maru Kitteh

(31,554 posts)
21. Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:30 PM
9 hrs ago

almost 40 years ago.

Wiz Imp

(9,685 posts)
51. AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:18 PM
8 hrs ago

So when the OP posted that it was a lie.

Response to DemocracyWorks (Original post)

Renew Deal

(84,895 posts)
37. Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:05 PM
8 hrs ago

Hopefully people don't fall for that again. They don't seem to be in Maine either.

dflprincess

(29,301 posts)
41. So are these games being played in Dallas County
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:09 PM
8 hrs ago

meant to hurt Crockett or help Paxton? Or are both true?

LudwigPastorius

(14,523 posts)
75. I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout.
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:49 AM
6 hrs ago

Fewer voters favors Republicans in general. That's why they constantly push for strict voter ID laws, limits to early voting and mail in ballots, and voter roll purges.

Wiz Imp

(9,685 posts)
69. So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
8 hrs ago

or not vote at all vs voting for Talarico? Seriously?

JI7

(93,469 posts)
74. Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ?
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:04 AM
6 hrs ago

You are probably confusing them with the trashy groups that claim to be the base but spend all their time attacking Democrats.

Wiz Imp

(9,685 posts)
58. And now it's down below 5% again.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:26 PM
8 hrs ago

with still only 59% of the vote in. That isn't remotely close to "in the end"

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
53. MSNBC just now...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:19 PM
8 hrs ago

There will be no results announced tonight due to the SC stay on the count!

sheshe2

(97,038 posts)
62. I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:32 PM
8 hrs ago

Crockett was just on and said goodnight and there was no decision made by the SC!!!!!!!



SSJVegeta

(2,714 posts)
76. There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:58 AM
5 hrs ago

For one, his chances of having a stroke within 6 years is virtually none. He is already a million times more fit than Fetterman ever was.


He also never chased anybody with guns; and his message is about love, not bullying people.

Tree Lady

(13,214 posts)
77. I watched him on Bill Maher show
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:01 AM
5 hrs ago

Only reason I watched wanted to see who he was. He seems like a nice guy, I would say a moderate democrat, he’s religious but believes in separation of church and state.

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