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patphil

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10. I can't tell who'd be better, but what I really want is someone who will strongly support the party and the people.

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 11:51 AM

Feb 27

I want a strong voice who speaks truth to power, and can be relied on to represent the people, not the monied interests.

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Did i hear this right? Crockett 2 to 1 over Talerico, but ALSO [View all] Volaris Feb 27 OP

2 to 1 what? Polls? Votes? Fiendish Thingy Feb 27 #1

The Hill reports Texas poll shows Crockett up by double digits spooky3 Feb 27 #2

I think thats the last poll?..i caught it on Steph Miller this morning. Volaris Feb 27 #3

So "2 to 1" was - a dream? muriel_volestrangler Feb 27 #28

Thank you. BannonsLiver Feb 27 #5

Yes, Talarico was up by 4 a couple of days ago. Anyhow... ananda Feb 27 #34

Both good people - Crockett highlights Texas racism, Talarico highlights Christian hypocrisy. walkingman Feb 27 #4

Talarico sounds good, but his talking points are reported to be 'borrowed' from others Attilatheblond Feb 27 #6

I totally understand your issue - but my nephew turned me on to him walkingman Feb 27 #7

Oh, I was impressed with him, initially. Attilatheblond Feb 27 #21

His entire brand is to denounce Christian Nationalism not the other way around SSJVegeta Feb 27 #16

Talarico is the real deal! pinkstarburst Feb 27 #25

I have only seen him once or twice but I am not impressed. He could turn out to be a Manchin, Fetterman, Sinema. Katinfl Feb 27 #18

Crockett has been fighting hard and smart. She's been battle tested on the Hill and I hope she is the DEM nominee in TX Attilatheblond Feb 27 #19

Talarico has served FOUR TERMS (since 2018) pinkstarburst Feb 27 #24

All of a sudden, I am seeing this Fetterman talking point everywhere. Sweet Freedom Feb 27 #22

It's coming from non-Texans who are going crazy over the idea pinkstarburst Feb 27 #23

Perhaps it's a whisper campaign. Sweet Freedom Feb 27 #33

Talarico has been around for 8 years. pinkstarburst Feb 27 #27

The polling here is mixed LetMyPeopleVote Feb 27 #8

The PPP poll does not seem to exist outside of the static image on the X tweet Quiet Em Feb 27 #12

Maybe, perhaps people are finally figuring out that Republicans fuck them economically Chasstev365 Feb 27 #9

I can't tell who'd be better, but what I really want is someone who will strongly support the party and the people. patphil Feb 27 #10

This polling is a bit outdated, though pinkstarburst Feb 27 #11

I wish them both the best and hope that the winner is supported by their former opponent ChicagoTeamster Feb 27 #13

I'm not hearing that locally. hamsterjill Feb 27 #14

I also read this morning that Republicans are pouring a ton of money into this primary. Lonestarblue Feb 27 #15

Here is a DU thread on a Washington Post article on this LetMyPeopleVote Feb 27 #20

Too bad it is either or, I like them both ToxMarz Feb 27 #17

Imagine if both of them were the 2 senators from Texas JI7 Feb 27 #26

Hard to know without a link to the poll EdmondDantes_ Feb 27 #29

The GOP would rather run against Crockett than Talerico, surfered Feb 27 #30

I know she is determined, but we want that Texas seat. Frasier Balzov Feb 27 #31

A better chance of Talerico beating Paxton (adulterer, corruption history) than Cornyn surfered Feb 27 #32

If you want to support bitcoin, vote Jasmine Crockett CNYHarris Feb 27 #35

The Polling in the Texas Democratic Senate primary is all over the place LetMyPeopleVote Feb 27 #36

Talarico took $ from GOP donor Miriam Alderson duckworth969 Feb 27 #37