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pat_k

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1. I am pulling for Talarico

Thu Dec 11, 2025, 07:33 PM

Dec 11

I love Jasmine Crockett, and hate that the thought of her winning fills me with dread. But James Talarico is an exceptional candidate tailor-made to meet the current crisis. He stands out because he has a powerful, compelling, message against Christian Nationalism from the perspective of a devout Christian -- a message that is resonating.

At a time when almost every UnAmerican, UnChristian, Immoral, and Intolerable goal of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 Christian Nationalist agenda is being implemented by an insane, and wildly unpopular regime, James Talarico is a unique voice that is taking on Christian Nationalism EFFECTIVELY. He is laser-focused on perhaps the biggest threat we face in a way that Crockett just can't compete with.

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Who do you want to see as the Democratic nominee for the TX U.S. Senate seat? [View all] pat_k Dec 11 OP

I am pulling for Talarico pat_k Dec 11 #1

I cannot stand religion but I donated to Talarico Skittles Dec 11 #18

Glad to hear you were able to hold your nose to support him! pat_k Dec 11 #20

not really holding my nose Skittles Dec 11 #21

What I like about Talarico's sermon is that he takes it back to... pat_k Dec 11 #23

I wish people would be decent because it's the right thing to do Skittles Dec 11 #26

His Religion is Based Upon Compassionate Morality -very Rare in Public forum these days Stallion Dec 11 #22

you DO NOT need religion to be a decent person Skittles Dec 11 #27

Of course not. pat_k Dec 11 #29

" ....a thick wall of partition hedges him off from all others" Skittles Dec 11 #31

I guess Compassionate Morality Was a Good Description since He Used both Words in First Sentence Stallion Dec 12 #66

I've never really been comfortable with religion in politics - I like to keep politics as rational and fact based as Midwestern Democrat Dec 11 #32

I think a Dem could win pat_k Dec 12 #56

Talrico. We're losing Crockett from the House & she can't, IMHO, win a statewide general in hyper racist/misogynistic TX Celerity Dec 11 #2

Sad but true ALBliberal Dec 11 #3

Yes, I love her too and would rather her as one of the 2 US Senators from TX, but I work off actual chances, not wishes. Celerity Dec 11 #5

As a native Texan blessedly living in NM I hear you ALBliberal Dec 11 #12

I think either one has a shot. pat_k Dec 11 #4

My thoughts as well. That we lose an important voice in the House really sucks but.. hlthe2b Dec 11 #6

His background doesn't actually include military service. pat_k Dec 11 #9

I stand corrected... thanks. hlthe2b Dec 11 #11

My thinking too. markodochartaigh Dec 11 #7

I don't see the 'male christian' as having ANY chance to Jack Valentino Dec 11 #17

You must not be from Texas pinkstarburst Dec 12 #46

TRUMP is doing quite a LOT, to alienate GQPs from voting for Jack Valentino Dec 12 #59

I think it's wild how when it's talk of pinkstarburst Dec 12 #62

It's the same people saying AOC can't win, who are saying Crockett can't win. Emile Dec 12 #63

We can't nominate women anymore Bettie Dec 11 #8

I highly recommend taking 20 minutes to listen to his incredible sermon against Christian Nationalism (2023) pat_k Dec 11 #10

Crockett would be a fabulous Senator DFW Dec 11 #14

I think his sermon against Christian Nationalism is exceptional (updated) pat_k Dec 11 #15

Tell that to Janet Mills Jose Garcia Dec 11 #19

Or Elissa Slotkin, or Amy Klobuchar, or Tina Smith, or Tammy Baldwin, or Gretchen Whitmer DFW Dec 12 #33

My heart is with Crockett, but my head is with Talarico. surfered Dec 11 #13

I think Jasmine Crockett has a good chance to boost black voter turnout in Texas! Jack Valentino Dec 11 #16

It could be the year for a Democratic victory. pat_k Dec 11 #30

Exactly, people of color are 61 percent of the population in Texas. If any Democrat has a chance, Emile Dec 12 #39

EXACTLY, and grassroot Democrats want FIGHTERS in 2026, Jack Valentino Dec 12 #58

What people forget (especially those non-Texans commenting here) pinkstarburst Dec 12 #44

Hispanics HAVE 'been conservative', but they ARE NOW falling EXTREMELY anti-Trump, Jack Valentino Dec 12 #57

I had hopes for Colin Allred as well Retrograde Dec 13 #67

I went with Jasmine for now mvd Dec 11 #24

Whoever wins the nomination, I just want them to give them hell. In It to Win It Dec 11 #25

Jasmine Crockett is fearless, confident, and strong candidate. Emile Dec 11 #28

It absolutely is. DFW Dec 12 #34

We need to stop clinging to outdated theories about "moderate candidates" and mythical Republican "crossover voters." Emile Dec 12 #35

What part of Texas do you live in, by the way DFW Dec 12 #36

I don't live in Texas. I used to drive to Arlington once a week. Emile Dec 12 #37

Mostly Hispanics. pinkstarburst Dec 12 #43

I think Jasmine Crockett is very smart, and can win over the Hispanic voters. Emile Dec 12 #45

She has zero chance in the general pinkstarburst Dec 12 #48

Do you have any data for this mythical Republican "crossover voters for moderate Dems in Texas? Emile Dec 12 #49

Do you have any data for this mythical pinkstarburst Dec 12 #53

You have data from past elections? Emile Dec 12 #54

She appeals to progressive dems across the country, not in Texas pinkstarburst Dec 12 #41

People forget Wendy Davis - she was so hot here in TX TBF Dec 12 #65

"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. Ping Tung Dec 12 #38

I will be voting for Talarico pinkstarburst Dec 12 #40

Two smart, articulate, dynamic Texas Democrats. What a shame. Paladin Dec 12 #42

Leaning Crockett JCMach1 Dec 12 #47

I neither live nor vote in Texas. MineralMan Dec 12 #50

Well said SocialDemocrat61 Dec 12 #55

I voted no preference because I don't know enough about either to know which I'd prefer EdmondDantes_ Dec 12 #51

I picked Jasmine Crockett. Americanme Dec 12 #52

I like both a great deal RetiredParatrooper Dec 12 #60

Jasmine Crockett Trailrider1951 Dec 12 #61

I have lived in Texas over 20 years - TBF Dec 12 #64