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TBF

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18. Just did a little research

Reply to ananda (Reply #12)

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:28 PM

Feb 9

James has definitely brought in the small donors. She brought in a lot less that way, and instead transferred in money from her house account. Which I'm sure she can do; but that doesn't automatically transfer to "grassroots support" because I confirmed the crypto and pharma money. So, she's corporate.

I know most dems statewide will try to help if she's the candidate, we're certainly not going to be helping Paxton. But, the good old boys of TX will not like her, and I'm not sure where we'll be w/moderates.

I can't compare her with the guy in Tarrant County because that's one county and she has won up in that area before. That's really different from taking the entire state. Big Latino orgs are endorsing Talarico. Will they come out for her?

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TX-SEN: New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate [View all] RandySF Feb 9 OP

I think that Talarico will win the primary and has a much better chance to beat Paxton. efhmc Feb 9 #1

Oh god, literally anybody but Ken Paxton. Initech Feb 9 #2

Once Crockett went after Talarico over race Bok_Tukalo Feb 9 #3

I fear that also - and Paxton will win Bigly unfortunately. TBF Feb 9 #4

Not too long ago, I read that some superpac was supporting Crockett. ananda Feb 9 #12

I don't know ... TBF Feb 9 #13

Yes. Very suspicious, imho. ananda Feb 9 #15

Very suspicious indeed pinkstarburst Feb 10 #26

Just did a little research TBF Feb 9 #18

Thank you. ananda Feb 9 #20

Not just Latinos - TBF Feb 9 #21

It's absolutely the question pinkstarburst Feb 10 #27

I've been thinking along those lines also. ananda Feb 10 #30

She might not be able to win statewide, but neither will anyone that can't even beat her in the primary. W_HAMILTON Feb 9 #22

Comparing apples & oranges ... TBF Feb 9 #23

Not really. If a Democrat can't even win the support of Democrats there... W_HAMILTON Feb 9 #24

So, which part of Texas do you live in? nt TBF Feb 10 #25

By doing that, she screwed us either way pinkstarburst Feb 9 #9

Exactly. nt TBF Feb 9 #14

Rep. Crockett has demonstrated strong grassroots energy and voter engagement Torchlight Feb 9 #5

Taylor Rehmet is a white man pinkstarburst Feb 10 #28

I'm guessing we'll all vote for the best candidate Torchlight Feb 10 #29

Paxton's lead over Cornyn is not surprising as Texas conservatives just love their corrupt adulterous politicians. surfered Feb 9 #6

I don't buy it. Both races are close. JCMach1 Feb 9 #7

I don't see her winning in deep red Texas in the general pinkstarburst Feb 9 #8

Crockett and Allred cynically poisoned the well Sympthsical Feb 9 #10

Crockett will not win a general election in Texas. dalton99a Feb 9 #11

it is amazing to me that rethugs all gravitate to the most corrupt person they can Takket Feb 9 #16

As of now hurl Feb 9 #17

Yes - absolutely agree w/your assessment TBF Feb 9 #19