Top Texas Democrats ponder the state's future at forum amid questions about what's next for their party
BY ALEJANDRO SERRANO
JUNE 28, 2025
SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds of people packed into a music hall Friday night to ask three big Texas Democrats questions about concerns ranging from local housing struggles to the effects of President Donald Trump’s immigration and economic policies rippling through the state’s second-most populous city.
The town hall was the latest stop in a listening tour for former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, the El Pasoan whose political future was called into question after losing three statewide elections in four years following a meteoric rise during which he almost unseated U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Houston, in 2018.
On Friday night, O’Rourke was joined by state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio — whose names have each been floated for potential statewide contests.
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The Dallas Morning News this week reported that they had met — along with former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate last year — to hash out a possible lineup. But all are “steadfastly” interested in running for Senate, per the report.
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And we wonder why we lose in Texas. For crying out loud - put your egos aside and decide who will run for Senator, Lt Governor, AG, and Sec State. Then get out there and listen! Get onboard a unified Dem train!
I do NOT want to see a knock down crushing primary!