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pinkstarburst

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24. Talarico has served FOUR TERMS (since 2018)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 03:17 PM

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He is not "an unknown." This is not "hope for the best."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Talarico

Jasmine Crockett has only been serving since 2023 (that's THREE YEARS.)

So James has been serving 5 years longer than her, for those of us at DU who seem to be not strong at math.

Much of this anti-Talarico, rabid-Crockett support seems to be coming from non-Texans who don't have a grasp of Texas politics and who really seem to want to interfere with Texas elections. It's perplexing. As a Texan, I like both candidates. I was dismayed when Crockett decided to run for the senate seat (on the last day of the filing deadline) not because I don't like her, but because Talarico had already been running a strong campaign for months by that point, and I was already planning to vote for him. I wanted both of them! I wished she would have decided to run for something else where we didn't already have a strong candidate running.

I think a lot of these nasty anti-Talarico smears are coming from outside the state, and I wish they would stop. It's really disappointing.

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

2 to 1 what? Polls? Votes? Fiendish Thingy Friday #1

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

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

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

Thank you. BannonsLiver Friday #5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Talarico is the real deal! pinkstarburst Friday #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 Friday #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 Friday #19

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

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

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

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

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

The polling here is mixed LetMyPeopleVote Friday #8

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

Maybe, perhaps people are finally figuring out that Republicans fuck them economically Chasstev365 Friday #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 Friday #10

This polling is a bit outdated, though pinkstarburst Friday #11

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

I'm not hearing that locally. hamsterjill Friday #14

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

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

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

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

Hard to know without a link to the poll EdmondDantes_ Friday #29

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

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

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

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

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

Talarico took $ from GOP donor Miriam Alderson duckworth969 Friday #37