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pat_k

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13. Can't you just see his face 1/3/2027 as he "welcomes" Sen. Talarico, the newly sworn in junior TX U.S. Senator??

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #12)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 07:49 PM

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We folks who are outside Texas need to do what we can to make this win (and others) a reality.

One very effective way is to invest early money in State Democratic Parties. Building party infrastructure and outreach early is critical to engaging "lost" Democrats -- Dems who have given up because they believe they are literally alone in a sea of red. One way is the Hopium Chronicles Audacious Expansion Fund:

More on that here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220845435

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