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In reply to the discussion: I want to believe in James Talarico, but I'm so, so cynical. [View all]
TBF
(36,352 posts)125. I see this theory thrown about by people
who do not understand TX open primaries.
In Texas we walk into the voting room, have our ID inspected, and then are asked "which ballot would you like".
We choose and it locks us in for that primary and any connected run-offs. That's important. Many republicans are going to want the ability to vote in a republican run-off. If they really don't care and decide they want to pick the one who is easier to beat - my theory is that they would've seen Crockett as easier to beat.
A democrat hasn't won a statewide election here since 1994, and if we get a win, I highly doubt it will be with a woman at this point in time. Kamala Harris lost by 5 points, and trailed Trump the entire campaign.
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No offense, but he has probably been the most prominent Democrat in Texas state
Wiz Imp
23 hrs ago
#77
To be fair, Democrats in Texas don't get a ton of national media attention but he has
Wiz Imp
12 hrs ago
#145
Really? It's extremely comparable. Legislative experience is legislative experience.
Wiz Imp
23 hrs ago
#75
Irrelevant. The fact is he has almost twice as much legislative experience as she does.
Wiz Imp
23 hrs ago
#79
Statement that I was originlly responding to: " Crockett has more experience"
Wiz Imp
17 hrs ago
#96
Especially considering that the Republican primary in Texas was very contentious! nt
Lisa0825
Wednesday
#5
Interesting- that it's Texas and he the slightest more progressive candidate
womanofthehills
Wednesday
#38
He seems to work very hard (good work ethic), but that is just my impression. nt
BootinUp
Wednesday
#3
I am not Episcopalian, but there is one Reverend that I follow and find fascinating.
hamsterjill
Wednesday
#31
Which Senate District?? If there is anything happening which might increase the number of Democrats in the Lege
yellowdogintexas
23 hrs ago
#67
My family is Baptist. They're very religious (me not so much). We're all Dems
In It to Win It
Yesterday
#60
I agree wholeheartedly. You can throw in many United Methodist and United Church of Christ ministers
yellowdogintexas
23 hrs ago
#65
Whole heartedly agree!!!! I first became aware of him after watching this video in my Sunday School Class
yellowdogintexas
23 hrs ago
#71
But can he just as heartfully represent people who don't care for his personal principles
LearnedHand
14 hrs ago
#129
atheists and agnostics praise him to the skies in the comments section of all his social media.
yellowdogintexas
7 hrs ago
#168
I hope you can take a little comfort that he is a unique and incredibly effective speaker against Christian Nationalism
pat_k
Wednesday
#30
I have no doubt that "next Gen" Dems like Talarico and Crocket will be at the forefront...
pat_k
Wednesday
#46
My gut says he is not. I can't point to anything specific, just sort of the same
LoisB
Wednesday
#12
My justification is following him for years and listening to what he says
Ziggy Beans
9 hrs ago
#164
Good for you. The previous non. reps didn't reveal themselves until it was too late.
live love laugh
8 hrs ago
#167
Not a chance he will do that. He has held to these principles and fought hard in
yellowdogintexas
6 hrs ago
#169
I thought he was.... pardon my ignorance :( However, it's quite possible that
Jack Valentino
Wednesday
#28
He reminds me of Pete Buttigieg. He has the best chance of winning, and that's on a wing and a prayer.
Pisces
Wednesday
#19
Talarico is the real deal. If you havent already, i recommend checking out his sermons and iinterviews
SSJVegeta
Wednesday
#21
I despise the hijacking of Christianity that *I* believe has occurred over the last decades."
3catwoman3
Yesterday
#54
I think he is what I have come to call a Jimmy Carter or Joe Biden Christian. Or John Fugelsang.
3catwoman3
Yesterday
#50
Sheesh. It takes like 5 seconds to google his background/positions/accomplishments.
Wiz Imp
Yesterday
#51
wow -- i'm entitled to my opinion and with the shit going on in my life right now i don't have the
orleans
10 hrs ago
#160
If any Dem can beat Cornyn/Paxton in Texas Talarico is the best chance we have had in a long time.
walkingman
Yesterday
#55
Listen to what he says. Believe what he says. He is NOTHING like those charlatans.
yellowdogintexas
Yesterday
#57
I live at ground zero for the reichwing religious infiltration of the military,
niyad
13 hrs ago
#130
My husband and I got to see Talarico in person last week at a student-organized event in San Marcos, home of Texas
summer_in_TX
23 hrs ago
#80
Really? Who is not giving him 24 hours to bask in his victory and criticizing him for his faith?
Scrivener7
16 hrs ago
#102
If you would bother to pay attention to a single thing he has ever said or written
Wiz Imp
11 hrs ago
#147
If you would bother to pay attention to a single thing he has ever said or written
Wiz Imp
11 hrs ago
#148
It is difficult to believe, especially in these times. However, because I remember the Berrigan Brothers
retread
18 hrs ago
#95
Republicans made it absolutely clear they believed Crockett would be much easier to beat
Wiz Imp
15 hrs ago
#113