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30. Yep. Just one of these variables is enough to sink someone in the US.

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What are the theories as to why Talarico beat Crockett? [View all] LAS14 Wednesday OP

More Democrats liked him. DavidDvorkin Wednesday #1

Why? nt LAS14 Wednesday #2

Texas Democrats seem to be moderate Polybius Wednesday #3

According to the Bulwark, Talarico is to the left of Crocket on some issues. iemanja 16 hrs ago #27

It may come down to style karynnj Wednesday #12

It was not difficult for me as I have been on Team Talarico since the first time I saw him in person yellowdogintexas 15 hrs ago #65

What's his appeal among Independents? Metaphorical 8 hrs ago #103

More progressive and a good speaker womanofthehills 12 hrs ago #88

I dont know this is entirely true. Texas has an open primary, and his support was boosted by a lot of self described SSJVegeta 16 hrs ago #52

Because he has a much better shot of getting elected Phoenix61 Wednesday #4

This is what people are not realizing gay texan Wednesday #8

Misogyny and racism were probably big factors. Probatim Wednesday #17

Beto famously quipped "Yes, we are coming for your guns" or something to that effect. harumph 16 hrs ago #42

THIS!!!!!! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #55

His victory speech indicated that he plans to go all out DemocracyForever 14 hrs ago #75

Just like Katy Porter in California, her ambitions got way ahead of her experience calguy Wednesday #11

I think they'll both be back. DemocracyForever 14 hrs ago #76

I hope you're right. I like both of them. calguy 11 hrs ago #96

As opposed to Talarico? dpibel 8 hrs ago #106

I knew my comment would trigger some DUers, but if you've read my previous comments... calguy 3 hrs ago #119

Very odd dpibel 3 hrs ago #121

Actually I'm glad she ran. It shined a spotlight on them both, and they both shine well. LAS14 18 hrs ago #24

Also good at raising Crockett's national profile even more. YodaMom2 15 hrs ago #66

Independents or swing voters voted in the Democratic primary, and they voted for Talarico. everyonematters Wednesday #5

Indies are increasingly the deciding factor Amishman 11 hrs ago #94

That's why we need to be constantly aware of them and what they are thinking. everyonematters 10 hrs ago #97

They seem very fickle to me. I volunteer and I will catch a few and sometimes a month after the primary LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #108

More votes? Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #6

Did Crockett start after Talarico? I thought she was the first? nt LAS14 Wednesday #13

Nope she declared on December 8, the filing deadline Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #15

Crockett declared 3 months after Talarico pinkstarburst 17 hrs ago #25

It felt like she was desperately looking for a place to run. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #61

What I don't understand is her district is very Democratic leaning karynnj 14 hrs ago #79

The whole state of Texas voted for the Talarico/Crockett race. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #83

I should have been clearer karynnj 12 hrs ago #91

Thank you for the clarification. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #92

He announced in Sept; Crockett didn't enter until Dec - TBF 14 hrs ago #74

No. He's been running since last summer. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #107

He got more votes Raven123 Wednesday #7

Has anyone ventured an opinion .. ? Ummm? Before, during and after .. ? stopdiggin Wednesday #9

People need to understand social media doesn't mean voters Sympthsical 16 hrs ago #29

wouldn't disagree with most of that. and - you know your subject better than I do. - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 16 hrs ago #36

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #10

JT ran a hell of a campaign and is a unique political talent JCMach1 Wednesday #14

FWIW, JC may not take on Cruz TexasBushwhacker 16 hrs ago #40

My thought is that Texas is still conservative by in large EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #16

Let me guess csusan Wednesday #18

Yep. Just one of these variables is enough to sink someone in the US. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #30

Also, Talarico us VERY good at the southern religion thing ms liberty 16 hrs ago #44

Yes if he can do the Bible-babble it is a big plus for him. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #45

Latinos broke heavily for him Rstrstx Wednesday #19

To me, he was more comfortable in diverse media mr715 Wednesday #20

do we have to say the quiet part out loud? dsp3000 Wednesday #21

Barbara Jordan. ColoringFool Wednesday #23

People keep mentioning Barbara Jordan pinkstarburst 17 hrs ago #26

As an old fart who was a big fan of Barbara Jordan. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #64

Jordan never ran a state wide campaign. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #109

Texas demographics: Hispanics outnumber African-Americans in Texas Jack Valentino Wednesday #22

He absolutely crushed it with Hispanics, which are a large portion of Texas Democrats. bearsfootball516 16 hrs ago #28

Because Crockett didn't have a prayer in November BeyondGeography 16 hrs ago #31

Easy... GiqueCee 16 hrs ago #32

Ran a better campaign, messaging that connects with the moment pinkstarburst 16 hrs ago #33

Crockett was in the Texas legislature prior to the US House MichMan 16 hrs ago #41

And he's STILL more experienced than her pinkstarburst 16 hrs ago #43

You are correct; 8 years of experience in a state house is considerably more than 2 in a state house and 3 in US House MichMan 15 hrs ago #60

Someone is using fuzzy math LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #113

Crockett hasn't served two full terms yet MichMan 7 hrs ago #114

So does Talarico! He isn't finished with his 4th term! LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #116

7 years compared to 5 in experience is negligible IMO MichMan 6 hrs ago #117

Talerico won a special/general election in Nov 2018. Jasmine won her state house election in Nov 2020 LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #111

What do you make of it? Torchlight 16 hrs ago #34

this didn't help DoBW 16 hrs ago #35

talarico is a WHITE MALE rampartd 16 hrs ago #37

And how did Hillary? One of the best brains of our generation vs. a blob of pond scum. And the Scrivener7 8 hrs ago #102

He got a large part of the base leftstreet 16 hrs ago #38

They like Rebl2 16 hrs ago #39

Oh, c'mon. We all know why him over her. You are right. They DO like his demeanor and delivery better. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #54

Well Rebl2 10 hrs ago #98

Religious is different from leading with your religion. His image is all about his religion. Scrivener7 8 hrs ago #99

Her trip to Israel in 23 lost her young progressives womanofthehills 12 hrs ago #90

Black woman obamanut2012 16 hrs ago #46

He appeals to a wide variety of people throughout all spectrums of the base with his style, really. FascismIsDeath 16 hrs ago #47

Exactly, so people only had a stylistic choice JCMach1 14 hrs ago #77

Yea thats part of it. But Talarico has a certain type of charisma no matter who he was running against. FascismIsDeath 14 hrs ago #82

Answers question with questions GusBob 16 hrs ago #48

He is a more appealing candidate to the voters in Texas? nt LexVegas 16 hrs ago #49

It's Texas after all awesomerwb1 16 hrs ago #50

If defeating fascism is the goal, biocube 16 hrs ago #51

You are pushing white male identity politics Quiet Em 15 hrs ago #70

It's Texas. He's an openly religious white man. I don't like it, but if it gets him elected, I'll take it for now. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #53

Exactly. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #58

No public bus will drop you at your door. You hop on the one that gets you closest. Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #59

That's a good way of looking at it. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #62

I should have said it's not original. I read it somewhere. But it's so true. And so much what some Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #63

PEOPLE ARE SICK OF DRAMA & JUST WANT SOMEONE WHO CAN UNIFY, NOT POLARIZE Tim S 16 hrs ago #56

Who had more campaign money? Emile 16 hrs ago #57

Lack of a groundgame LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #67

His ground game was better... Alansworld 15 hrs ago #68

Crockett did not appeal to as broad a base as Talarico. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #69

How come this principal doesn't seem to apply to magats? LAS14 15 hrs ago #71

I don't understand what you're asking me. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #73

I was just thinking about how the GOP is caught in a strangle hold... LAS14 13 hrs ago #86

But the moderate Republicans (at least the ones that *I* mentioned) ARE thinking about the General. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #89

Scared? TBF 15 hrs ago #72

he's a man. Brainstormy 14 hrs ago #78

He was in the race long before Crockett and voters liked him and stuck with him Jersey Devil 14 hrs ago #80

All out of troll food here Pisces 14 hrs ago #81

How so? Scrivener7 8 hrs ago #100

Simple. More Texas Democrats Voted for Him. MineralMan 13 hrs ago #84

That's a ridiculous thing to post in a conversation board. LAS14 13 hrs ago #87

Talarico judged his electorate more accurately DFW 13 hrs ago #85

What hasn't been mentioned here... carpetbagger 11 hrs ago #93

He's been on the talk show circuit lately xmas74 11 hrs ago #95

he was perceived as having a better shot at the repuke establishment in Texas Skittles 8 hrs ago #101

1) white Conjuay 8 hrs ago #104

I'm sure it was Jesus. DJ Synikus Makisimus 8 hrs ago #105

The republican controlled state shenanigans. Blue Full Moon 7 hrs ago #110

Jasmine enid602 7 hrs ago #112

Yes, Texas legislature has not been in session since early Sept 2025. LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #118

He was in the face first, it's Texas and it appears that his approach was appealing to a lot Texans Jbraybarten 7 hrs ago #115

The 24 point swing after Colbert interview krawhitham 3 hrs ago #120