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Jack Valentino

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59. TRUMP is doing quite a LOT, to alienate GQPs from voting for

Fri Dec 12, 2025, 04:59 PM

Dec 2025

the Republican party---- and the polls are showing that to an extreme degree

"Talerico".... Are you saying that he would appeal to hispanic voters in Texas
in the Democratic US Senate primary
just because he has a hispanic last name??

Pfffft.

Jasmine Crockett will be the Democratic US Senate nominee in Texas.

Might as well accept that, and get on board!

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Who do you want to see as the Democratic nominee for the TX U.S. Senate seat? [View all] pat_k Dec 2025 OP

I am pulling for Talarico pat_k Dec 2025 #1

I cannot stand religion but I donated to Talarico Skittles Dec 2025 #18

Glad to hear you were able to hold your nose to support him! pat_k Dec 2025 #20

not really holding my nose Skittles Dec 2025 #21

What I like about Talarico's sermon is that he takes it back to... pat_k Dec 2025 #23

I wish people would be decent because it's the right thing to do Skittles Dec 2025 #26

His Religion is Based Upon Compassionate Morality -very Rare in Public forum these days Stallion Dec 2025 #22

you DO NOT need religion to be a decent person Skittles Dec 2025 #27

Of course not. pat_k Dec 2025 #29

" ....a thick wall of partition hedges him off from all others" Skittles Dec 2025 #31

I guess Compassionate Morality Was a Good Description since He Used both Words in First Sentence Stallion Dec 2025 #66

I've never really been comfortable with religion in politics - I like to keep politics as rational and fact based as Midwestern Democrat Dec 2025 #32

I think a Dem could win pat_k Dec 2025 #56

Talrico. We're losing Crockett from the House & she can't, IMHO, win a statewide general in hyper racist/misogynistic TX Celerity Dec 2025 #2

Sad but true ALBliberal Dec 2025 #3

Yes, I love her too and would rather her as one of the 2 US Senators from TX, but I work off actual chances, not wishes. Celerity Dec 2025 #5

As a native Texan blessedly living in NM I hear you ALBliberal Dec 2025 #12

I think either one has a shot. pat_k Dec 2025 #4

My thoughts as well. That we lose an important voice in the House really sucks but.. hlthe2b Dec 2025 #6

His background doesn't actually include military service. pat_k Dec 2025 #9

I stand corrected... thanks. hlthe2b Dec 2025 #11

My thinking too. markodochartaigh Dec 2025 #7

I don't see the 'male christian' as having ANY chance to Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #17

You must not be from Texas pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #46

TRUMP is doing quite a LOT, to alienate GQPs from voting for Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #59

I think it's wild how when it's talk of pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #62

It's the same people saying AOC can't win, who are saying Crockett can't win. Emile Dec 2025 #63

We can't nominate women anymore Bettie Dec 2025 #8

I highly recommend taking 20 minutes to listen to his incredible sermon against Christian Nationalism (2023) pat_k Dec 2025 #10

Crockett would be a fabulous Senator DFW Dec 2025 #14

I think his sermon against Christian Nationalism is exceptional (updated) pat_k Dec 2025 #15

Tell that to Janet Mills Jose Garcia Dec 2025 #19

Or Elissa Slotkin, or Amy Klobuchar, or Tina Smith, or Tammy Baldwin, or Gretchen Whitmer DFW Dec 2025 #33

My heart is with Crockett, but my head is with Talarico. surfered Dec 2025 #13

I think Jasmine Crockett has a good chance to boost black voter turnout in Texas! Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #16

It could be the year for a Democratic victory. pat_k Dec 2025 #30

Exactly, people of color are 61 percent of the population in Texas. If any Democrat has a chance, Emile Dec 2025 #39

EXACTLY, and grassroot Democrats want FIGHTERS in 2026, Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #58

What people forget (especially those non-Texans commenting here) pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #44

Hispanics HAVE 'been conservative', but they ARE NOW falling EXTREMELY anti-Trump, Jack Valentino Dec 2025 #57

I had hopes for Colin Allred as well Retrograde Dec 2025 #67

I went with Jasmine for now mvd Dec 2025 #24

Whoever wins the nomination, I just want them to give them hell. In It to Win It Dec 2025 #25

Jasmine Crockett is fearless, confident, and strong candidate. Emile Dec 2025 #28

It absolutely is. DFW Dec 2025 #34

We need to stop clinging to outdated theories about "moderate candidates" and mythical Republican "crossover voters." Emile Dec 2025 #35

What part of Texas do you live in, by the way DFW Dec 2025 #36

I don't live in Texas. I used to drive to Arlington once a week. Emile Dec 2025 #37

Mostly Hispanics. pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #43

I think Jasmine Crockett is very smart, and can win over the Hispanic voters. Emile Dec 2025 #45

She has zero chance in the general pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #48

Do you have any data for this mythical Republican "crossover voters for moderate Dems in Texas? Emile Dec 2025 #49

Do you have any data for this mythical pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #53

You have data from past elections? Emile Dec 2025 #54

She appeals to progressive dems across the country, not in Texas pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #41

People forget Wendy Davis - she was so hot here in TX TBF Dec 2025 #65

"Life in Lubbock, Texas, taught me two things: One is that God loves you and you're going to burn in hell. Ping Tung Dec 2025 #38

I will be voting for Talarico pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #40

Two smart, articulate, dynamic Texas Democrats. What a shame. Paladin Dec 2025 #42

Leaning Crockett JCMach1 Dec 2025 #47

I neither live nor vote in Texas. MineralMan Dec 2025 #50

Well said SocialDemocrat61 Dec 2025 #55

I voted no preference because I don't know enough about either to know which I'd prefer EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #51

I picked Jasmine Crockett. Americanme Dec 2025 #52

I like both a great deal RetiredParatrooper Dec 2025 #60

Jasmine Crockett Trailrider1951 Dec 2025 #61

I have lived in Texas over 20 years - TBF Dec 2025 #64