Texas is quite conservative. It is not possible to win here in a statewide race without getting some independent/moderate votes. Talarico strikes a really good balance. He appeals to democrats with his messaging of fighting for the working class and going after billionaires. His genuine message of faith and loving thy neighbor will also play strongly with independents, with Hispanics, and other religious voters. This message might not play well in NYC, but in Texas? It works, and it's genuine. He's also coming from a place of positivity and hope, while also wanting to fight for the working class, and I think that messaging of finding common ground (we all want things to be better for our families) really resonates with voters who are perhaps tired of the hopeless ugliness that has infected politics.
It will be an uphill battle to get any statewide seat in Texas. We need lots of donations, volunteers, and support. But with Talarico, and the current momentum in the country right now, I think there is a chance. I feel there was no chance racist redneck Texas was going to elect a Black woman in a statewide race.
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