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James Talarico wins the TX senate Democratic primary according to Wasserman (Original Post) DemocracyWorks Mar 2026 OP
Where did he make the projection? I'm not seeing it on Twitter. In It to Win It Mar 2026 #1
Rising star Johnny2X2X Mar 2026 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #9
Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while. hlthe2b Mar 2026 #3
I don't see anywhere that he's made the projection yet In It to Win It Mar 2026 #8
Dallas is a stronghold for Crockett. Liberal In Texas Mar 2026 #22
This message was self-deleted by its author Melon Mar 2026 #26
What is he basing this on? senseandsensibility Mar 2026 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #5
Agreed...he'll end up winning by a lot Prairie Gates Mar 2026 #6
Way to early! hamsterjill Mar 2026 #7
+1 dalton99a Mar 2026 #11
I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time Skittles Mar 2026 #12
Right? hamsterjill Mar 2026 #15
I was not given a choice Skittles Mar 2026 #17
That sucks!!!! hamsterjill Mar 2026 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Shellback Squid Mar 2026 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #13
yes, one is a decent human being Skittles Mar 2026 #19
Nope. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #14
Does he work for MSNBC? Renew Deal Mar 2026 #24
Yes, and they are saying to close to call. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #30
Ty, She! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #27
See my other response...one precinct extended hours and.... sheshe2 Mar 2026 #31
Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours & SheltieLover Mar 2026 #40
Ugh! sheshe2 Mar 2026 #43
Yes SheltieLover Mar 2026 #45
MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in dflprincess Mar 2026 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #32
He seems too ready to start singing "Kumbaya" dflprincess Mar 2026 #39
🙄 Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #67
As long as he sings it to Jasmine Crockett Frasier Balzov Mar 2026 #79
I understand that Jasmine is singing it this morning &I agree with her dflprincess Mar 2026 #81
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #80
He's up by 92k BannonsLiver Mar 2026 #36
Agree 100% with you on Talerico. Crockett is the stronger of the two. IMO. Katinfl Mar 2026 #60
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #66
🙄🤯 Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #65
Crockett has little chance to win statewide in Texas awesomerwb1 Mar 2026 #78
I think this is premature MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #16
Link? SSJVegeta Mar 2026 #18
There isn't one... sheshe2 Mar 2026 #38
Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated? SSJVegeta Mar 2026 #49
No. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #55
You mean this doesn't exist? Boo1 Mar 2026 #50
It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that, Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #56
Yes. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #57
Maybe not karynnj Mar 2026 #72
Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there Maru Kitteh Mar 2026 #21
He never said or posted that. Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #23
Yes, he did Boo1 Mar 2026 #46
AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post. Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #51
Source? Renew Deal Mar 2026 #25
Post removed Post removed Mar 2026 #29
I think it's Adelson Bettie Mar 2026 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #34
Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat Renew Deal Mar 2026 #37
Paxton thanks you for the support Renew Deal Mar 2026 #35
He is nothing like them NT LtTx Mar 2026 #42
Good. You can't get elected in Texas with zero Republican support Jose Garcia Mar 2026 #48
So are these games being played in Dallas County dflprincess Mar 2026 #41
I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout. LudwigPastorius Mar 2026 #75
If talarico wins, we better hope paxton is the GOP nominee because Jasmines base won't back him RealFloridaDem Mar 2026 #44
You don't think Jasmine will do the right thing... ananda Mar 2026 #54
She'll absolutely endorse, that doesn't mean her base will follow RealFloridaDem Mar 2026 #61
So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #69
And you know that how? sheshe2 Mar 2026 #73
Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ? JI7 Mar 2026 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #47
And now it's down below 5% again. Wiz Imp Mar 2026 #58
Best chance to put Texas in play. Congrats! nt LexVegas Mar 2026 #52
MSNBC just now... sheshe2 Mar 2026 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #59
I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #62
Link to this premature but true post SSJVegeta Mar 2026 #63
Denial is in the air tonight, apparently. BannonsLiver Mar 2026 #64
There is one thing here rzemanfl Mar 2026 #68
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2026 #70
I hope he doesn't turn out being another Fetterman. Firestorm49 Mar 2026 #71
There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case SSJVegeta Mar 2026 #76
I watched him on Bill Maher show Tree Lady Mar 2026 #77

Response to Johnny2X2X (Reply #2)

hlthe2b

(114,999 posts)
3. Huh? Dallas County is not even in--nor will it be for a while.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:49 PM
Mar 2026

I get the desire to project based on Hispanic vote in the Rio Grande Valley, but.. damn. WTF? Dallas County, Wasserman!???

Response to Liberal In Texas (Reply #22)

Response to DemocracyWorks (Original post)

hamsterjill

(17,909 posts)
7. Way to early!
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 09:56 PM
Mar 2026

Voting in Dallas County has been extended to 9:00 p.m. because of voting issues. They are trying to get the same extension in Williamson County.

Skittles

(173,442 posts)
12. I had to fill in all the circles with a pen - that took some time
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:15 PM
Mar 2026

not surprised they need more time

hamsterjill

(17,909 posts)
15. Right?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Mar 2026

My sister and I went to early vote in our little red neck part of Texas. I opted for an electronic ballot but she swears she wasn't given the choice and got a paper ballot. It took her a while!!!! But she wanted to blacken the circles completely she said because she didn't want there to be any question.

When I was finished, I went over to her table and just said "I'll be outside". One of the election workers came running over like I was some kind of criminal to see what I was doing. (My sister is older and in frail health and I didn't want her looking for me). He told me I could wait at the end of the room. I told him that I'd wait outside in the sunshine.

I felt like he was having his moment of power!!! LOL

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Skittles

(173,442 posts)
19. yes, one is a decent human being
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:24 PM
Mar 2026

the other two are scumbag Trump whores and devotees of the greedy old pig party

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
30. Yes, and they are saying to close to call.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:55 PM
Mar 2026

One precinct extended voting hours (SC ruling) due to polling place mix ups and that has been put on hold by another ruling.

SheltieLover

(82,318 posts)
40. Tx supreme court reversed decision to extend hours &
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Mar 2026

Ordered polls to remove ballots for those not in line by 7pm.

Someone is terrified Crockett might win.

Meanwhile, shit weasle who bought eps ranch had 60% of the vote last I checked. Deplorables.

dflprincess

(29,438 posts)
28. MS NOW has reported that Crockett is underperforming in areas she should have done well in
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:52 PM
Mar 2026

speculation is that Hispanic voters really like Talarico's religious talk and he's performing very well with them.

I would rather see Crockett as the Senate needs a fighter like her and I don't trust Talarico not to become Fetterman 2.0 (nothing to base that on, just my thoughts.)

Response to dflprincess (Reply #28)

dflprincess

(29,438 posts)
81. I understand that Jasmine is singing it this morning &I agree with her
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:52 PM
Mar 2026

If I lived in Texas I would certainly vote for him in November, bit I'd remain skeptical. But then I'm a cynical old bat.

Response to dflprincess (Reply #39)

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
38. There isn't one...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Mar 2026

Too early to call per MSNBC @ 10:03 EST. There are two rulings on the Dallas polls about extending hours due to polling place mix up.

SSJVegeta

(3,352 posts)
49. Are they going to release the dallas cnty results at all? Or is that almost impossible because the count is separated?
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:16 PM
Mar 2026

What a clusterf×ck!!!

On edit they just released Dallas county and she is getting 60%

Kornackis benchmark for her is 70%

Talarico still ahead by 70k votes.

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
55. No.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:22 PM
Mar 2026

There will be no decision made tonight per MS just now. Crockett was on stage and said good night...no results.

Wiz Imp

(10,652 posts)
56. It didn't exist for a full hour and 17 minutes after the OP posted that,
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:22 PM
Mar 2026

When he posted it, it was a lie.

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
57. Yes.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:25 PM
Mar 2026

Turn on your TV...there will be NO RESULTS TONIGHT. It all hangs on the Dallas County votes that were put on hold by the SC.

karynnj

(61,185 posts)
72. Maybe not
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:44 AM
Mar 2026

It will depend on how big the margin is once almost all the vote is counted. If the margin is sufficiently high that even with all possible Dallas, military etc votes outstanding, he is above 50 percent, the winner will be known.

Maru Kitteh

(32,059 posts)
21. Okay then, GAME ON! I'm optimistic about TX for the first time since I lived there
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:30 PM
Mar 2026

almost 40 years ago.

Wiz Imp

(10,652 posts)
51. AT 10:03. The OP posted that at 8:45, a full hour and 18 minutes before Wasserman's post.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:18 PM
Mar 2026

So when the OP posted that it was a lie.

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Renew Deal

(85,448 posts)
37. Purity tests, just in time to undermine a Democrat
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:05 PM
Mar 2026

Hopefully people don't fall for that again. They don't seem to be in Maine either.

dflprincess

(29,438 posts)
41. So are these games being played in Dallas County
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:09 PM
Mar 2026

meant to hurt Crockett or help Paxton? Or are both true?

LudwigPastorius

(15,181 posts)
75. I think they're meant to degrade confidence in the system of voting...suppressing turnout.
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:49 AM
Mar 2026

Fewer voters favors Republicans in general. That's why they constantly push for strict voter ID laws, limits to early voting and mail in ballots, and voter roll purges.

Wiz Imp

(10,652 posts)
69. So you honestly believe any significant percentage of Black voters would vote Republican
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:46 PM
Mar 2026

or not vote at all vs voting for Talarico? Seriously?

 

JI7

(93,908 posts)
74. Her base is black women. When have black women refused to support democrats against Republicans ?
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:04 AM
Mar 2026

You are probably confusing them with the trashy groups that claim to be the base but spend all their time attacking Democrats.

Response to DemocracyWorks (Original post)

Wiz Imp

(10,652 posts)
58. And now it's down below 5% again.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:26 PM
Mar 2026

with still only 59% of the vote in. That isn't remotely close to "in the end"

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
53. MSNBC just now...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:19 PM
Mar 2026

There will be no results announced tonight due to the SC stay on the count!

Response to sheshe2 (Reply #53)

sheshe2

(98,846 posts)
62. I am watching the news...turn on MSNBC.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 11:32 PM
Mar 2026

Crockett was just on and said goodnight and there was no decision made by the SC!!!!!!!



Response to rzemanfl (Reply #68)

SSJVegeta

(3,352 posts)
76. There is absolutely no indication whatsoever that could be the case
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:58 AM
Mar 2026

For one, his chances of having a stroke within 6 years is virtually none. He is already a million times more fit than Fetterman ever was.


He also never chased anybody with guns; and his message is about love, not bullying people.

Tree Lady

(13,412 posts)
77. I watched him on Bill Maher show
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 02:01 AM
Mar 2026

Only reason I watched wanted to see who he was. He seems like a nice guy, I would say a moderate democrat, he’s religious but believes in separation of church and state.

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