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MorbidButterflyTat

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95. Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:50 PM

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MAGAts are doing that, and always have.

What makes you think Talarico believes he's "entitled" to Black voter's votes in Texas??

"They" are not the Democrats.

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Curious....what would you like to see different? I would love to see a more progressive walkingman Wednesday #5

Its Not About Texas Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #16

I hear your frustration. What policies should the Democratic Party be putting forth... Ol Janx Spirit Wednesday #33

Totally agree here sboatcar Wednesday #55

When I see/hear Ms. Crockett speak - I hear Barbara Jordan Dan Wednesday #85

EXCELLENT commentary, Dan. B.See Wednesday #110

When I see/her her spesk, I hear a Progressive who is a tough fighter, soldierant Yesterday #124

Constructive suggestions should always be welcome 🙏 surfered Wednesday #99

Personally I'd like to see Talarico bring Crockett into his organization... CaptainTruth Wednesday #100

"Cute?" No, actually very professional n/t leftstreet Wednesday #9

You didn't read my reply. Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #20

Oh, okay n/t leftstreet Wednesday #23

The Democratic Party ran Kamala Harris for President of America mysteryowl Wednesday #52

apparently that sentiment is considered "offensive" Skittles Wednesday #112

What could the Party do to solve this problem? surfered Wednesday #102

I hope the Texas Democratic party and the DSC and DNC karynnj Wednesday #10

I like her too MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #58

So any black woman running should automatically win? Happy Hoosier Wednesday #12

Never Said That Sunnyskies801 Wednesday #22

Don't vote "automatically," vote strategically. sop Wednesday #44

I think Talerico recognizes that damage. Happy Hoosier Wednesday #53

She didn't say black wimen were entitled to ein happy feet Wednesday #36

Don't pre-apologize JustAnotherGen Wednesday #88

Including white christian men. niyad Wednesday #48

Entitled... just wow padah513 Wednesday #49

I'm trying to interpret the post another way Happy Hoosier Wednesday #61

As long as Talarico JustAnotherGen Wednesday #89

Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #95

I'm not talking about TEXAS Dems JustAnotherGen Wednesday #101

No it's not entitlement - it's anger TBF Wednesday #69

Interesting, isn't it, how B.See Wednesday #111

Dallas was one - but how do you explain Williamson? TBF 17 hrs ago #125

You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem violasays Wednesday #71

Well, worse things could happen... thought crime Yesterday #122

Huh? malaise Wednesday #14

Why do her posts stay at the number 22? twodogsbarking Wednesday #32

I wondered the same thing. yellow dahlia Wednesday #40

My first thought. yellow dahlia Wednesday #39

I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled mountain grammy Wednesday #17

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yes WE are.. that is all. mountain grammy Wednesday #26

I am glad you don't live in Texas. hamsterjill Wednesday #31

Exactly. We shared similar thoughts at the same time. yellow dahlia Wednesday #38

That's right. hamsterjill Wednesday #57

Does she have to be ready to endorse Talarico today? Ilikepurple Wednesday #72

THANK YOU! violasays Wednesday #75

It's totally gross BaronChocula Wednesday #90

Do you live in Texas? hamsterjill Wednesday #78

So we just get one? violasays Wednesday #84

Why do I have to live in Texas to suggest listening to a viewpont? Ilikepurple Wednesday #93

Because if you don't live in Texas, you don't understand how things work down here. hamsterjill Wednesday #104

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". ShazzieB Wednesday #98

She already HAS endorsed Talarico--- except perhaps to label it as an 'endorsement' ! Jack Valentino Wednesday #119

I was referring to sunnyskies801 as that's who this subthread was responding too Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #127

And he is a hammer who can smash the evil in Christain Nationalists which may stop the gop taking them for granted... GreenWave Wednesday #74

Jasmine Crockett was clearly tryingto keep the party united, because of the BIG picture. yellow dahlia Wednesday #35

EXACTLY! Sometimes people forget that an election is a choice between A or B groundloop Wednesday #46

"No candidate is going to perfectly align with everything you want or believe." yellow dahlia Wednesday #97

You and I are most definitely on the same page. hamsterjill Wednesday #63

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It shows 64 posts. hamsterjill Wednesday #105

We are indeed on the same page on all the issues you covered. yellow dahlia Wednesday #94

Well said! Mme. Defarge Wednesday #108

I inow you can't reply here... Happy Hoosier Wednesday #56

I'm a white woman and I hear you. Joinfortmill Wednesday #64

I understand what you are saying but the only thing I can offer is this Escurumbele Wednesday #65

If you followed this primary election, you know it had nothing at all to do with that. lees1975 Wednesday #70

There is also this video here on DU that explains some of what happened in Dallas County Escurumbele Wednesday #77

He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election. lees1975 Wednesday #96

Wrong place Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #82

I love her. She is such a class act. Vinca Wednesday #2

We need her back in government. wnylib Wednesday #6

Absolutely. She would have been elected in a nanosecond in one of the sane states. Vinca Wednesday #15

Exactly! But, sadly, she is in TX. nt City Lights Wednesday #19

We don't want to lose her! She is more than welcome to my state (WA)! thought crime Yesterday #123

True. In the TX general election, Talarico has wnylib Wednesday #25

It's true. It doesn't make it right...it's just reality. yellow dahlia Wednesday #41

Agree. wnylib Wednesday #67

Maybe not in MN, either. Ocelot II Wednesday #54

I didn't realize that. wnylib Wednesday #68

Omar would get my vote and I live in Greg Stanton's district AZProgressive Wednesday #118

As AG RetiredParatrooper Wednesday #50

Thank you Jasmine. FalloutShelter Wednesday #3

i am glad this potentially divisive primary ended with a handshake rampartd Wednesday #4

Class Act Happy Hoosier Wednesday #7

According to something I read yesterday somewhere, her "future" is to niyad Wednesday #51

DURec leftstreet Wednesday #8

Good one on Jasmine Crockett peggysue2 Wednesday #11

K&R sadly for, two good candidates running against each other. UTUSN Wednesday #13

Well done! ananda Wednesday #18

I hope Crockett soon gets back in Congress. She is a breath of fresh air sorely needed. Lonestarblue Wednesday #21

Agreed. yellow dahlia Wednesday #42

She remains in Congress through the end of 2026. Wiz Imp Wednesday #76

I'm surprised and a bit sad she didn't win this election.... Blue Owl Wednesday #27

Now, THAT'S how class is done! (nt) GiqueCee Wednesday #28

She's a class act and deserves a political future in Texas somewhere. surfered Wednesday #29

I am really happy to see this. She's shown she is a champion with this! hamsterjill Wednesday #30

Agreed! yellow dahlia Wednesday #43

She works within the confines of our government. Despite good intentions and hard work she is limited. twodogsbarking Wednesday #34

They should both fight to make sure that every vote cast in Dallas County is counted. RandySF Wednesday #37

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I hope we will have the opportunity to hear her biting wit in the future. NNadir Wednesday #47

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She has a future Joinfortmill Wednesday #60

A true stateswoman. nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #62

I voted for her, but... CapnSteve Wednesday #66

The Texas Supreme Court's edict in the middle of voting really pissed me off. ificandream Wednesday #79

So late last night they were still going to count many ballots senseandsensibility Wednesday #81

Jasmine has already conceded. I didn't see the final tally to know whether they did or didn't. ificandream Wednesday #92

This doubles my admiration for her. Mister Ed Wednesday #80

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Thank you for posting the text of the tweet mdbl Wednesday #86

He got the Colbert Bump. Simple as that LiberalLovinLug Wednesday #87

Her most recent tweet 'The work continues' Torchlight Wednesday #91

An Example of a Specific Policy Aepps22 Wednesday #103

Exactly. Trump/MAGA's whole DEI narrative B.See Wednesday #113

FORMIDABLE! Mme. Defarge Wednesday #106

Thank you, Representative Crockett. blogslug Wednesday #107

Ohh.. I started crying because This is Cha Wednesday #109

Classy, professional and smart. n/t TygrBright Wednesday #114

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Big Blue Wave's reply to Jasmine Crockett: red dog 1 Wednesday #117

I wanted James to take that race kwolf68 Wednesday #120

What a gracious tweet! summer_in_TX Yesterday #121

I think Crockett will work hard with Talarico to win the Senate in November. She has a bright future. walkingman 17 hrs ago #126

Class and grace! Thank you Jasmine! SunSeeker 9 hrs ago #128