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11. Well, this is early days. I'm a Texan and I have high expectations, but this damnable state can't be relied on

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:35 PM

Apr 28

to put anybody in elected state (or federal) office unless there's a big red MAGA hat riding on top of their head.

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Talarico is leading both Cornyn and Paxton in senate race. [View all] ananda Apr 28 OP

Fingers crossed.... surfered Apr 28 #1

Republicans will solidify once the runoff is over - TBF Apr 28 #2

I've noticed his outreach to the Hispanic Community - TBF Apr 28 #5

Yeah, it's a good thing he's built up a warchest. ananda Apr 28 #6

Hes making progress. Not quite where he needs to be but close SSJVegeta Apr 28 #3

THank you. ananda Apr 28 #10

Great! Omnipresent Apr 28 #9

I think it depends on the volunteer ground game. ananda Apr 28 #12

I am hopeful but realistic. hamsterjill Apr 28 #14

My family has been here since before the Civil War. ananda Apr 28 #15

Hopefully he shores up Black Voters Aepps22 Apr 28 #13

Encouraging fujiyamasan Apr 28 #17

That's how I think. ananda Apr 28 #18