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In reply to the discussion: Abbott leads O'Rourke by 15 points in early poll of Texas governor's race [View all]rpannier
(24,848 posts)34. Because they don't say that in Democratic states if they're a legitimate candidate
Legitimate Republican candidates say those things in Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, etc. Not in California, Washington or Hawaii. If they do, they've screwed their campaigns and its acknowledged.
Look how far Youngkin slithered away from talking about his positions on abortion
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Abbott leads O'Rourke by 15 points in early poll of Texas governor's race [View all]
left-of-center2012
Dec 2021
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Unfortunately, Beto shot himself in the foot by resurrecting his comment on guns.
Lonestarblue
Dec 2021
#1
He shot himself in that foot (for purposes of this race) back when he ran for president
FBaggins
Dec 2021
#6
Equally tone-deaf is Amy Coney Barrett's "Just leave the baby at the firehouse" solution
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Dec 2021
#65
Because they don't say that in Democratic states if they're a legitimate candidate
rpannier
Dec 2021
#34
He's probably got the best show of beating Abbott, but it's still a long shot.
bearsfootball516
Dec 2021
#2
That person has until 6 p.m. on Monday of next week to file if they want to appear on the primary
TexasTowelie
Dec 2021
#48
Yet we'll hear about Biden's Afghanistan pullout challenges from those on the right
True Dough
Dec 2021
#24
For Texas McConaughey was the best chance to beat Abbott. Beto did himself no favors
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#9
I agree. Trying to get those two states is a complete waste of time, money and energy.
Autumn
Dec 2021
#14
I think we have a much better chance in Florida than Texas. I generally agree with your assessment,
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#16
There are a few other candidates that don't stand a chance of receiving the nomination.
TexasTowelie
Dec 2021
#46
Love Beto but threatening to take away guns in TX is a losing proposition
redstateblues
Dec 2021
#62