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8. As a Texan I'm grateful to her for bringing attention to

Reply to 4bonhoffer (Original post)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 10:46 AM

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a race that could have slid under the radar.

Talarico served a couple terms as a state rep and did get attention for leaving the state when Abbott was acting up. He's a good guy and he does draw crowds. But Jasmine elevated the race to another level, and seeing these two candidates rack up more votes than the red candidates finally gave this old heart some hope.

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THANK YOU ! Rep. Jasmine Crockett [View all] 4bonhoffer Thursday OP

She has my support no matter what she does next. Baitball Blogger Thursday #1

Here! Here! I'm a big time admirer. NNadir Thursday #2

She is strong and direct! Hope22 Thursday #3

Jasmine Crockett rules! cachukis Thursday #4

I love Jasmine! radical noodle Thursday #5

Agreed!! Loved her voice in the House. n/t iluvtennis Thursday #19

Kick dalton99a Thursday #6

If I were a Texan, I would have voted for Jasmine, otchmoson Thursday #7

Her House term ends at the end of 2026. She will not be in Congress for 2027 & 2028 Wiz Imp Thursday #9

Isn't she going to run for reelection now that she's out of the Senate race? ShazzieB Thursday #17

Too late. The primary was Tuesday for all races in Texas - Senate and House.. Wiz Imp Thursday #20

Oh, that's right. ShazzieB Yesterday #34

So she would be free to campaign for "some other role" in 2027 & 2028... thought crime Thursday #33

As a Texan I'm grateful to her for bringing attention to TBF Thursday #8

Class and brilliance - A blessing for the Dems and the country. Scalded Nun Thursday #10

i will miss her!! samnsara Thursday #11

The moment I knew wh fella was toast Roc2020 Thursday #12

I want her to be the next DNC campaign chair for the upcoming 2028 election kimbutgar Thursday #13

Ooh, that's the kind of fire we need. JudyM Thursday #25

I could handle that. hamsterjill Thursday #26

Personally I would prefer Stacy Abrams for markodochartaigh Thursday #28

I commend her for quickly standing behind Talarico and not challenging the primary election results generalbetrayus Thursday #14

Agreed, dem unity in Texas is crucial. DemocracyForever Thursday #15

"...screwup in Dallas County." markodochartaigh Thursday #27

And it ended up hurting them more than helping... Trueblue Texan Thursday #29

Grateful for Jasmine Crockett! sarchasm Thursday #16

We need her front and center. mdbl Thursday #18

This isn't the end for her MustLoveBeagles Thursday #21

They had to get past the bigot voters! BidenRocks Thursday #22

Is she still in the House? BlueKentuckyGirl Thursday #23

Yes. Until January 3 2027 BidenRocks Thursday #24

Well, I hope to see and hear a lot more from her! calimary Thursday #30

Oh.... Boo1 Thursday #31

I hope Jasmine Crockett participates in 2028 presidential primary debates. thought crime Thursday #32