So here is the thing.

[efhmc]

If a great candidate like Beto cannot win in my state, I really see no point in working for political change here. I think my efforts for change will be better served somewhere else: feeding the hungry, advocating for children in the justice system, etc. I am done with politics. I want my volunteerism to directly impact people. Pretty sure no one gives a big swan dive about my decision but there it is.

[Stallion]

1. Man You Are Missing the Truth-Beto has Dragged at Least 2 US Representives Over the Line

we have been competitive in a statewide election for the first time in more than 2 decades. There are reports of even more downstream wins downstream in Texas state elections. Time is on our side with demographic changes

[efhmc]

9. Been a precinct chair for over 10 years. I am done with the right wings stupids.

Hopefully my county chair will find someone else for the job. If I never have to see any of these white nazi, misogynistic racists freaks again I will be a very happy person

[Laura PourMeADrink]

12. +1

[C_U_L8R]

2. Demographics are moving in your favor

Keep on fighting. It's worth it.

[spotthebird]

4. You are fighting sand

the elephant is vote fraud. And it's been around for a while, but no one is allowed to point to it.

[C_U_L8R]

10. Who won the House tonight?

Oh right, we did.

[TexasBushwhacker]

3. DUDE - voter turnout equaled 2016

And more than doubled 2014. Texas is in play for 2020. There is no turning back.

[dlk]

5. Election Integrity Played a Role

Republicans have been cheating for years and getting away with it. They’ve stolen two presidential elections! We all need to work for election integrity and making it easier to vote, as well as addressing voter suppression, malfunctioning and hackable voting machines & gerrymandering. Then, outstanding candidates, like Beto, will start winning. Don’t give up yet. I would suggest redirecting your focus. I predict Beto will rest for six months or so & then start campaigning for Cornyn’s seat. You won’t want to miss out.

[ALBliberal]

6. As a native Texan (now live in NM)

Beto not winning casts a shadow over the entire election for me. You have every right to be upset especially as it's clear you worked for his campaign. I'll just hold off on giving or receiving condolences for Beto's loss.... Hurts too much

[question everything]

7. I am not a Texan

but I remember when the "pundits" thought that, perhaps, next time. And to see him coming within winning, I don't think that many neutral observers saw it. But, perhaps I am mistaken.

[EffieBlack]

8. One election doesn't change everything. Change is a process not a one-time thing

[Laura PourMeADrink]

11. Yes. Right there with you. If a bright, sincere, kind,

and positive man can't go to all places and not win....against the most hated man in DC....there is no hope for Texas. It will stay in the Wingnut dark ages for a very long time.