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re: What will Talarico winning tell republicans?

Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:05 am to
Posted by Rip Torner
Member since Jul 2023
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:05 am to
What lessons do you think the establishment is going to learn other than doubling down on a Cornyn type candidate? They don’t care about you lol but if you live in Texas you will be stuck with all the consequences of having a liberal senator for six years in a border state. Bold strategy, good luck!
Posted by TigerAxeOK
In the woods and by the waters.
Member since Dec 2016
38902 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:08 am to
It tells us that only the candidates that play ball with the Establishment Uniparty make it to the final ticket. That's the two-party system for you. Those who know the game and play it, ascend to the highest levels. Those who do not, remain on the outside looking in.

In Oklahoma, arguably the reddest State in the Union, our "Republican" Governor candidate is Mike Mazzie and he's total dogshit. But he plays ball, so he's our next governor. Better than the DSA-loving water hag that's on the Democrat side of the ballot, but still a swamp tool.

No matter who wins and where, the only real thing that changes is the speed in which we travel off the cliff. Yes, I'm voting for Mazzie but I do it begrudgingly and primarily because he's by far the lesser of evils. His primary opponent Gentner Drummond was/is a complete swamp creature. His DSA opponent in the General is a bleeder pinko.
Posted by CovingtonCrooner
Covington (future capital of LA)
Member since Aug 2025
140 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:17 am to
Living and driving around Texas between Houston, San Antonio, Corpus, the Border, and the small area in between - I do not see how Paxton wins. We shall see.
Posted by LSUgrad88
Member since Jun 2009
9652 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:24 am to
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It appears that is definitely going to happen.


Exaggerate much?? I guess maybe there is a chance that Talarico could win, but I just don’t see it. The polls are unreliable and it’s Texas.
Posted by LSUgrad88
Member since Jun 2009
9652 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:32 am to
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What will Talarico winning tell republicans?


If it happens (and I don’t think it will) it will be another example of Trump proving he’s only about Trump and not the Republican Party. He’s the reason you have an awful candidate like Paxton rather than a slam dunk winner (whatever you think about Cornyn). Paxton will be a lapdog for Trump, and that’s all he cares about. He basically told people to stay home in Georgia rather than vote in key Senate races telling them their vote didn’t matter because he was still throwing a tantrum because he lost to Biden in 2020. Cost the Republicans control of the Senate.
Posted by Roaad
White Privilege Broker
Member since Aug 2006
86010 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:37 am to
If Texas goes purple, Trump will be the reason
Posted by tarzana
TX Hwy 6-- the Brazos River Valley
Member since Sep 2015
33118 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:38 am to
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Cost the Republicans control of the Senate

Trump on January 5-6, 2021, was a truly lethal force. He not only cost the Republicans control of the Senate, he instigated an insurrection which threatened to cost America control of its constitutional republic.
Posted by CastleBravo
Rapid City, SD
Member since Sep 2013
2391 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:39 am to
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Trump on January 5-6, 2021, was a truly lethal force. He not only cost the Republicans control of the Senate, he instigated an insurrection which threatened to cost America control of its constitutional republic.


This fricking lie again.
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
31189 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:43 am to
Paxton dicked off a sh!tpot of goodwill on the Texas Tech fiasco. Clowned his reputation needlessly.

Talafreako and old Paxton..Texas..what the Hell?

Starting to look like Ky and South Carolina..is this the best y'all can choose from?
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
17399 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:48 am to
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What will Talarico winning tell republicans?

What it should tell Republicans is not every voter is passionate about political ideology.

There is a segment of very passive swing voters who just vote based on likability that they see in ads.

A candidate like Talarico wins their vote.
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
68829 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:54 am to
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If it happens (and I don’t think it will) it will be another example of Trump proving he’s only about Trump and not the Republican Party. He’s the reason you have an awful candidate like Paxton rather than a slam dunk winner (whatever you think about Cornyn). Paxton will be a lapdog for Trump, and that’s all he cares about. He basically told people to stay home in Georgia rather than vote in key Senate races telling them their vote didn’t matter because he was still throwing a tantrum because he lost to Biden in 2020. Cost the Republicans control of the Senate.


Paxton is a great candidate. Just like Roy Moore was a great candidate in Alabama.

Both would be far better than the other option available. Only morons stay home because they don't like the best candidate "enough."
Posted by tarzana
TX Hwy 6-- the Brazos River Valley
Member since Sep 2015
33118 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 11:04 am to
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Houston, San Antonio, Corpus, the Border, and the small area in between

Those are solid Talarico areas, but they're not even the bluest parts of Texas -- by a long stretch. Dallas and Travis Counties are as blue as the big urban areas of the Northeast.
Posted by N.O. via West-Cal
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2004
7961 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 11:29 am to
“What lessons do you think the establishment is going to learn other than doubling down on a Cornyn type candidate?”

I’m not a Texan, but was Cornyn so bad? He seemed OK to me. And if you’re a conservative, I bet he’s a lot better than Talarico.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
59255 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 11:53 am to
Texas GOP has gotten lazy. Might wash out the old blood and bring in the new.
Posted by dthev25
Member since Oct 2020
111 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 11:59 am to
This whole thread is a bunch of shite thrown at Talarico with no reason or logic behind it. Why TF do all you tards lick the Ken Paxton boot? Dude is a criminal and crooked politician this election should be a no brainer but we got cronies who get triggered if a candidate mentions there might be more than 2 genders. I think most of you are way too susceptible to media gimmicks. No reason for Ken Paxton to have a job let alone work for the government.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 11:59 am
Posted by dthev25
Member since Oct 2020
111 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 12:00 pm to
Do you have even one single reason why Paxton is a “great candidate”?
Posted by dthev25
Member since Oct 2020
111 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 12:02 pm to
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Donald Trump is the MOST beloved President in modern history and the best we have had and it’s not close


What is this delusion? His approval rating is one of the lowest in US history, literally down there with the worst of the worst. MAGA has nothing left but a cult of brainwashed loyal servants.
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
20115 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 12:04 pm to
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he instigated an insurrection which threatened to cost America control of its constitutional republic.


You morons wIll take this dishonest and pathetic talking point to your miserable little graves...
Posted by LSUgrad88
Member since Jun 2009
9652 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 1:51 pm to
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Do you have even one single reason why Paxton is a “great candidate”?


Trump supports him. No other reason needed, nor any other reason allowed. There are rules in cults.
Posted by BTROleMisser
Murica'
Member since Nov 2017
17211 posts
Posted on 9/21/26 at 3:28 pm to
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It’s a hard lesson to learn, but candidate quality matters, and the GOP has a godawful candidate.


As opposed to Talarico? Okay.
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