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LeftInTX

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107. No. He's been running since last summer.

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 07:50 PM

21 hrs ago

I wanted him to run for governor. But lots of people were pushing for senate. We all knew he was running for one or the other. He already had alot of buzz in Texas and was speaking at rallies all over the state. I went to one last June. He, Beto, Joaquin Castro, Joe Jaworski, and our former mayor were headliners.

So, Talarico had a PAC back then, but not for a specific office, but everyone was talking about senate. On Sep 9th, he announced that he was officially running for US Senate.

The filing period was Nov 11- Dec 8.

Jasmine announced near the filing deadline.

I was a Jasmine supporter as soon as she filed. I felt she would be a better fit, but not enough people agreed.

I still think Talarico would be a better fit for governor. It's due to his legislative experience. Oh well.

I believe because Talarico had filed earlier is one reason why he likely won the primary.
He had pretty good momentum early on.

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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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #65

What's his appeal among Independents? Metaphorical 22 hrs ago #103

More progressive and a good speaker womanofthehills Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #42

THIS!!!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #55

His victory speech indicated that he plans to go all out DemocracyForever Yesterday #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 Yesterday #76

I hope you're right. I like both of them. calguy Yesterday #96

As opposed to Talarico? dpibel 21 hrs ago #106

I knew my comment would trigger some DUers, but if you've read my previous comments... calguy 17 hrs ago #119

Very odd dpibel 17 hrs ago #121

You can read into it any way you want calguy 9 hrs ago #122

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

Also good at raising Crockett's national profile even more. YodaMom2 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #94

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

They seem very fickle to me. I volunteer and I will catch a few and sometimes a month after the primary LeftInTX 21 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 Yesterday #25

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

What I don't understand is her district is very Democratic leaning karynnj Yesterday #79

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

I should have been clearer karynnj Yesterday #91

Thank you for the clarification. hamsterjill Yesterday #92

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

No. He's been running since last summer. LeftInTX 21 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 Yesterday #29

wouldn't disagree with most of that. and - you know your subject better than I do. - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #30

Also, Talarico us VERY good at the southern religion thing ms liberty Yesterday #44

Yes if he can do the Bible-babble it is a big plus for him. Irish_Dem Yesterday #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 Yesterday #26

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

Jordan never ran a state wide campaign. LeftInTX 21 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 Yesterday #28

Because Crockett didn't have a prayer in November BeyondGeography Yesterday #31

Easy... GiqueCee Yesterday #32

Ran a better campaign, messaging that connects with the moment pinkstarburst Yesterday #33

Crockett was in the Texas legislature prior to the US House MichMan Yesterday #41

And he's STILL more experienced than her pinkstarburst Yesterday #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 Yesterday #60

Someone is using fuzzy math LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #113

Crockett hasn't served two full terms yet MichMan 20 hrs ago #114

So does Talarico! He isn't finished with his 4th term! LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #116

7 years compared to 5 in experience is negligible IMO MichMan 20 hrs ago #117

Talerico won a special/general election in Nov 2018. Jasmine won her state house election in Nov 2020 LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #111

What do you make of it? Torchlight Yesterday #34

this didn't help DoBW Yesterday #35

talarico is a WHITE MALE rampartd Yesterday #37

And how did Hillary? One of the best brains of our generation vs. a blob of pond scum. And the Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #102

He got a large part of the base leftstreet Yesterday #38

They like Rebl2 Yesterday #39

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

Well Rebl2 23 hrs ago #98

Religious is different from leading with your religion. His image is all about his religion. Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #99

Her trip to Israel in 23 lost her young progressives womanofthehills Yesterday #90

Black woman obamanut2012 Yesterday #46

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

Exactly, so people only had a stylistic choice JCMach1 Yesterday #77

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

Answers question with questions GusBob Yesterday #48

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

It's Texas after all awesomerwb1 Yesterday #50

If defeating fascism is the goal, biocube Yesterday #51

You are pushing white male identity politics Quiet Em Yesterday #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 Yesterday #53

Exactly. hamsterjill Yesterday #58

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

That's a good way of looking at it. hamsterjill Yesterday #62

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

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

Who had more campaign money? Emile Yesterday #57

Lack of a groundgame LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #67

His ground game was better... Alansworld Yesterday #68

Crockett did not appeal to as broad a base as Talarico. hamsterjill Yesterday #69

How come this principal doesn't seem to apply to magats? LAS14 Yesterday #71

I don't understand what you're asking me. hamsterjill Yesterday #73

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

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

Scared? TBF Yesterday #72

he's a man. Brainstormy Yesterday #78

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

All out of troll food here Pisces Yesterday #81

How so? Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #100

Simple. More Texas Democrats Voted for Him. MineralMan Yesterday #84

That's a ridiculous thing to post in a conversation board. LAS14 Yesterday #87

Talarico judged his electorate more accurately DFW Yesterday #85

What hasn't been mentioned here... carpetbagger Yesterday #93

He's been on the talk show circuit lately xmas74 Yesterday #95

he was perceived as having a better shot at the repuke establishment in Texas Skittles 22 hrs ago #101

1) white Conjuay 21 hrs ago #104

I'm sure it was Jesus. DJ Synikus Makisimus 21 hrs ago #105

The republican controlled state shenanigans. Blue Full Moon 21 hrs ago #110

Jasmine enid602 21 hrs ago #112

Yes, Texas legislature has not been in session since early Sept 2025. LeftInTX 20 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 20 hrs ago #115

The 24 point swing after Colbert interview krawhitham 17 hrs ago #120