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Rhiannon12866

(254,760 posts) Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:05 AM Feb 18

James Talarico: Backlash to Trump is why he's 'worried we're going to flip Texas' - The Last Word - MS NOW

MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell is joined by U.S. Senate candidate, Texas Democrat James Talarico, for an exclusive interview one night after Stephen Colbert accused CBS of pulling the "Late Show" host's interview with the candidate. - Aired on 02/17/2026.

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James Talarico: Backlash to Trump is why he's 'worried we're going to flip Texas' - The Last Word - MS NOW (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Feb 18 OP

The truth lives on MS-Now and the internet. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 18 #1

Help me understand why he's running against Jasmine Crockett RainCaster Feb 18 #2

Good question, he's a State Rep. and she's currently a Rep. in the House Rhiannon12866 Feb 18 #3

They both seem wonderful JBTaurus83 Feb 18 #4

OAITW r.2.0

(32,071 posts)

1. The truth lives on MS-Now and the internet.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:11 AM

Feb 18

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RainCaster

(13,657 posts)

2. Help me understand why he's running against Jasmine Crockett

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:13 AM

Feb 18

Is she running for something else? I've been very impressed by Jasmine and her solid speaking skills.

Rhiannon12866

(254,760 posts)

3. Good question, he's a State Rep. and she's currently a Rep. in the House

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:23 AM

Feb 18

But they're both running for the Senate against long-time Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn who is also facing Republican competition from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who appears to be leading Cornyn for the Republican nomination.

JBTaurus83

(1,288 posts)

4. They both seem wonderful

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:40 AM

Feb 18

I live in PA, so I’ll donate once the Democrats in TX make their decision.

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