General Discussion

especially after Talarico had a breakout performance on Colbert. He's been gaining momentum and popularity. He's likeable and has a strong, solid message that plays well with not only democrats, but moderates and could get some disenchanted republican votes as well.

Jasmine Crockett has never won a competitive race. Her district is a safe blue district. James Talarico is the only candidate running who has successfully flipped a solid red district.

It is clear who republicans would vastly prefer to run against in November, and it isn't Talarico.

They have little enthusiasm left for Cornyn, and Paxton is mired in controversy between his scandals and his adultery. No appealing choices on their ticket no matter who advances. I think there are plenty of republicans who are crossing over right now and voting in our primary, trying to help fix the race to make sure Texas doesn't turn blue in November. We can't win without picking up votes from the middle. Our candidate HAS to have a message that appeals to independents, that crossover voters in a red state will want to vote for. There's just no other way to win in Texas. I think they're trying to fix the race.