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Shell_Seas

(3,430 posts) Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:15 PM Aug 7

Turning the Tide: Can Kamala Harris Flip Texas Blue?

There is growing momentum behind Kamala Harris in Texas.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/turning-the-tide-can-kamala-harris

Do you feel something? A buzz in the air? Maybe little sparks of electricity fluttering near your heart? Those sparks of hope and energy emanating from the Democratic ticket? That’s right, Texas Democrats, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and I’m here to tell you that it isn’t a train.

The energy from the top of the Democratic ticket over the last week has been frequently compared to the energy level we saw from President Obama in 2008. If you remember that thrilling time in 2008 politics, you probably agree. With this one caveat, Obama didn’t win Texas.

In 2020, Republicans only won by 5.58 points. Considering that Democrats have moved Texas left in every election over the last two decades (except for 2012), it isn’t a far stretch to believe we’ll move the needle again in November.

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Turning the Tide: Can Kamala Harris Flip Texas Blue? (Original Post) Shell_Seas Aug 7 OP

I hope Harris/Walz have coattails.... lastlib Aug 7 #1

Need to fix the turnout problem. TwilightZone Aug 7 #2

Getting more of all voters to register and vote would be great. I think Hispanics hold the key in Texas. Lonestarblue Aug 7 #3

I'm cautiously optimistic. TwilightZone Aug 7 #4

My concern with Harris County is that the state forced out the Democratic election leaders there. Lonestarblue Aug 7 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author emulatorloo Aug 7 #6

lastlib

(24,572 posts)

1. I hope Harris/Walz have coattails....

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:20 PM

Aug 7

...to take down Raffy Cruz!

TwilightZone

(27,238 posts)

2. Need to fix the turnout problem.

Reply to Shell_Seas (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:29 PM

Aug 7

Part of the problem is inherent in the system -- mail-in voting is strictly regulated here.

If we could increase turnout just a couple of points in some low-turnout blue areas, it would help immensely. We're trying!

Lonestarblue

(11,446 posts)

3. Getting more of all voters to register and vote would be great. I think Hispanics hold the key in Texas.

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:42 PM

Aug 7

If Texas were to go for Harris, I would break out the champagne instantly because it would all be over!

TwilightZone

(27,238 posts)

4. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Reply to Lonestarblue (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:47 PM

Aug 7

I think we might still be a cycle away, but I would be more than thrilled to be wrong. If the shift in independent voters is real* and translates to Texas, it could be extremely competitive here.

Abbott, Patrick, et al, would have a coronary if Harris won Texas, carried by Harris County, their second-least-favorite place!

*https://democraticunderground.com/10143286641

Lonestarblue

(11,446 posts)

5. My concern with Harris County is that the state forced out the Democratic election leaders there.

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 7, 2024, 04:53 PM

Aug 7

A state-appointed election supervisor now controls their election, and the goal will be to negate as many Democratic votes as possible to benefit Cruz.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/texas-supreme-court-lets-state-law-eliminating-harris-county-elections-chief-stand-for-now/ar-AA1fDiqd

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