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KPN

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18. Yeah, true. But I think Talarico v Paxton is a vastly different dynamic than Beto v Cruz. As an outsider, this one

Reply to EuterpeThelo (Reply #11)

Sun May 31, 2026, 12:36 PM

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feels different. My sense is Paxton has far more clear-cut negatives than Cruz did at the time. But then, I'm not in Texas and don't fully understand what drives Texans at the poll. It's a State unto itself.

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K & R...... Lovie777 Yesterday #1

The opportunity to have a young articulate Senator in Texas is exciting. So tired of the Cruz/Cornyn BS. walkingman Yesterday #2

Good sign! ananda Yesterday #3

This is what we need Alice Kramden Yesterday #4

I don't want to fall in love (politically) too quickly. calimary 23 hrs ago #5

It's the choir boy vs the crook! Fingers crossed there are no surprises like in Maine. surfered 22 hrs ago #6

But he only looks like a choir boy next to his vile and crooked opponent.. Trueblue Texan 21 hrs ago #7

Makes me happy for... oldsoldierfadingfast 17 hrs ago #9

Thank you. Trueblue Texan 9 hrs ago #13

I Pray Your Right Chicagogrl1 21 hrs ago #8

That was EuterpeThelo 17 hrs ago #11

OK, you two guys. I know we need to be realistic, but didn't someone say "Keep hope alive"? FadedMullet 15 hrs ago #12

As far as TX goes, I can only keep hope alive by not saying anything mdbl 4 hrs ago #20

Yeah, true. But I think Talarico v Paxton is a vastly different dynamic than Beto v Cruz. As an outsider, this one KPN 5 hrs ago #18

Not a Texan either. charliea 5 hrs ago #19

My stepmother in law (San Antonio retired Air Force GOP circles) haele 3 hrs ago #21

Several things I think are different pinkstarburst 3 hrs ago #22

I also had the opportunity to hear him in person and observed the reactions. summer_in_TX 17 hrs ago #10

Texas Democrats and all TX liberals finally have a reason to hope! FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #14

He is the face of the New Democratic leadership randr 8 hrs ago #15

While I am cautiously optimistic about him, I'm still disappointed. bluescribbler 8 hrs ago #16

As a woman in Texas I can see your viewpoint but would remind you - TBF 2 hrs ago #23

Talarico is clearly a rising star. He, along a number of others, are part of a new generation of Democrats flashman13 6 hrs ago #17