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SSJVegeta

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8. Agreed. Texas has an amzing opprtunity to become a strong progressive state with the right candidates to lead it.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #7)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 09:52 PM

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Crockett running for Gov while Talarico runs for Senate would create a huge coattails effect to usher in a brand new progressive majority in the state legislature that could last for generations.

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not a very diverse crowd is it nt msongs Monday #1

He must have some appeal across ethnicities given the demographics of his district. pat_k Monday #2

He is very likely going to win. SSJVegeta Monday #4

She would indeed make a great governor! pat_k Monday #7

Agreed. Texas has an amzing opprtunity to become a strong progressive state with the right candidates to lead it. SSJVegeta Monday #8

I saw more than a few latinos in it. Celerity Monday #3

Nonetheless, if he can gain huge favorability with whites as a Democrat, he has the state in the bag. SSJVegeta Monday #5

YES!! SSJVegeta Monday #6