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pinkstarburst

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42. Let me guess, you aren't from Texas?

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:06 PM

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Texas is 12% black. It's majority Hispanic at the last census, and has about the same number of white people (about 41% of each.) In order to win in Texas in the general, not just the primary, a candidate has to get votes from all those demographics.

Talarico is in no way the less qualified candidate. He's absolutely as qualified as Jasmine, was in the race and had a lot of goodwill and support and enthusiasm from Texans for his campaign LONG BEFORE Jasmine decided to enter the race literally the day of the filing deadline. If Jasmine wanted to run, I truly do not understand why she picked a race where a popular candidate was already running and then acted all shocked when it wasn't an instant runaway win for her. She may very well not win, and it's her own fault. She would have done MUCH BETTER to chose an office that didn't have anyone well known running for it.

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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