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21. By what measure does he have the best chance

Reply to LtTx (Reply #20)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:17 AM

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Every poll I've seem has them both doing about the same.

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Talarico is a guest on Bill Maher show tomorrow [View all] Swede Thursday OP

cable show rampartd Thursday #1

I'm interested in what Talarico has to say. YodaMom2 Thursday #2

He'll probably try to defend Bari Weiss BannonsLiver Thursday #3

That's right, I forgot about that. YodaMom2 Thursday #4

I cut ties as a fan more than a decade ago. BannonsLiver Thursday #5

Same. YodaMom2 Thursday #8

Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 Friday #52

what would he be defending? themaguffin Friday #22

Ok SocialDemocrat61 Friday #26

huh? themaguffin Friday #27

This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 Friday #50

yeah themaguffin Friday #51

Good SocialDemocrat61 Friday #53

yeah themaguffin Friday #54

I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady Friday #14

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Thursday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Friday #10

James Talarico will need a lot of patience - I hope he's ready for this FakeNoose Thursday #7

Not a fan of Maher, but it will be an interesting test for Talarico Ilikepurple Thursday #9

Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 Friday #11

More qualified how? Boo1 Friday #13

She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 Friday #15

well, LtTx Friday #17

Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 Friday #19

Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta Friday #31

For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 Friday #32

Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta Friday #36

I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 Friday #38

Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta Friday #41

A lot will SocialDemocrat61 Friday #44

Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta Friday #59

Post removed Post removed Friday #65

Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta Friday #66

If this is actually true pinkstarburst Friday #48

So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 Friday #49

No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst Friday #55

Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 Friday #63

I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst Friday #67

This strawman is insane SSJVegeta Friday #69

Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em Friday #68

This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver Friday #62

Well said. hamsterjill Friday #64

Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill Friday #34

Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta Friday #40

Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill Friday #58

I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst Friday #47

You are correct. hamsterjill Friday #57

Of course pinkstarburst Friday #60

She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx Friday #16

Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 Friday #18

The goal is to.... LtTx Friday #20

By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 Friday #21

Polls don't vote. LtTx Friday #23

A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 Friday #24

Here you go..... LtTx Friday #29

Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 Friday #30

Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst Friday #37

No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 Friday #39

Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst Friday #43

Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 Friday #46

I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst Friday #35

This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx Friday #28

Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst Friday #42

So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 Friday #45

I believe that most of us are saying LtTx Friday #61

He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin Friday #12

I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker Friday #25

I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst Friday #33

I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo Friday #56