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hamsterjill

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14. I am hopeful but realistic.

Reply to Texin (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:51 PM

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I think Talarico has done all the right things as a Democrat it this hell hole of a state. Sixth generation Texan here. I think it's going to come down to whether any of the moderate Republicans will actually come over and vote for him.

During the primary, some that I know personally said they would. They would not have supported Crockett. Now, let's see if they actually will do this and separate from their red-clad clan on this one! I know they won't vote for Paxton, but if Cornyn wins, that'll be the real question.

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

Fingers crossed.... surfered Tuesday #1

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

I think he can totally use this time before the runoff to really solidify his support SSJVegeta Tuesday #4

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

Oh totally! I think we are going to see increasingly favorable polling for him as the general election nears SSJVegeta Tuesday #7

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

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

His steady, consistent progress is becoming more obvious as the cycle passes. Torchlight Tuesday #8

THank you. ananda Tuesday #10

Great! Omnipresent Tuesday #9

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

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

I am hopeful but realistic. hamsterjill Tuesday #14

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

Hopefully he shores up Black Voters Aepps22 Tuesday #13

I got the impression he's not taking any votes for granted and running an inclusive message fujiyamasan Tuesday #16

Encouraging fujiyamasan Tuesday #17

That's how I think. ananda Tuesday #18