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Keepthesoulalive

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78. You are correct

Thu May 28, 2026, 01:26 AM

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I think if he is for all Texans and Americans let’s get him in the Senate. The republicans are a hysterical bunch, let’s not give them anything to hyperventilate over.

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I like Talarico and belive he will win. But, I didn't like him dodging [View all] Rafi 23 hrs ago OP

Let's show some common sense here pinkstarburst 23 hrs ago #1

Yup, no need to give him soundbites that he will alter/distort, GoCubsGo 23 hrs ago #8

So just ignore issues you have taken a stand on to cower? Rafi 10 hrs ago #67

Why don't you run for office? yardwork 1 hr ago #88

It's clear actually winning elections is a tertiary priority for you. BannonsLiver 1 hr ago #91

I would even argue that it would not be a smart move in CA or NY Ursus Rex 22 hrs ago #17

Exactly FHRRK1 22 hrs ago #22

the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen) JT45242 20 hrs ago #52

Yup FHRRK1 19 hrs ago #54

Don't forget the idiots whining about him being the "deporter in chief" fujiyamasan 12 hrs ago #65

This. yardwork 1 hr ago #92

Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos. ananda 22 hrs ago #23

Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #66

He doesn't need to. He needs to turn every question about trans into an attack on Paxton & their failed policies themaguffin 1 hr ago #98

Exactly! yardwork 1 hr ago #99

He should keep dodging it leftstreet 23 hrs ago #2

Yes! Why let Paxton and his goon squad set the narrative? peggysue2 22 hrs ago #19

He didn't dodge it MorbidButterflyTat 21 hrs ago #43

The fn psychos aren't going to vote for him anyway. Jesus. Rafi 10 hrs ago #69

Again, I urge you to run for office. yardwork 1 hr ago #94

That's not how this works leftstreet 1 hr ago #95

What specific response from him Torchlight 23 hrs ago #3

How about addressing the issue. Rafi 10 hrs ago #70

LOL Skittles 9 hrs ago #71

My point exactly. Rafi 9 hrs ago #73

NO POINT IN GIVING THEM AMMUNTION Skittles 4 hrs ago #82

It does not follow Torchlight 1 hr ago #93

Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks SSJVegeta 23 hrs ago #4

Talarico is trying to avoid Beto's mistakes. dalton99a 23 hrs ago #5

Exactly! DFW 23 hrs ago #10

The ads they ran against Kamala Harris doomed her campaign imo. yardwork 1 hr ago #97

Talarico knows that the only way that Paxton can win is to focus on cultural issues. walkingman 23 hrs ago #6

I'm all in for Talarico, he should avoid this topic MagickMuffin 23 hrs ago #7

+1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues. dalton99a 23 hrs ago #9

Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris. maxsolomon 19 hrs ago #60

Literally because she had no winning message besides "im a fighter and trump is awful" SSJVegeta 7 hrs ago #81

Precisely. Editing it so Nazis Cha 9 hrs ago #77

Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days? Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #11

You'd think someone like lawrence would know better. sop 21 hrs ago #34

Lawrence does know better. TomSlick 21 hrs ago #45

People who advocate for culture war battles on behalf of Dems don't care about winning elections. BannonsLiver 1 hr ago #90

Meaning? MorbidButterflyTat 21 hrs ago #42

Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones." MineralMan 23 hrs ago #12

That's the wrong fight to have right now. Happy Hoosier 23 hrs ago #13

I'm encouraged he didn't take the bait on the culture war stuff. BannonsLiver 23 hrs ago #14

First rule of politics Boo1 22 hrs ago #15

+1 dalton99a 22 hrs ago #16

No doubt it'll never come up again. Rafi 9 hrs ago #74

Great Boo1 9 hrs ago #79

I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton Totally Tunsie 22 hrs ago #18

Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office. Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #26

I actually think Paxton gives Trump a run for his money. In It to Win It 21 hrs ago #30

If he had the power Trump has, he could probably be just as corrupt. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #31

However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier. Totally Tunsie 21 hrs ago #32

True, but Trump is a tough act to follow. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends 20 hrs ago #51

No kidding GenThePerservering 9 hrs ago #75

That's how we win elections. yardwork 1 hr ago #100

Paxton? Absolutely! In It to Win It 22 hrs ago #29

YMMV Totally Tunsie 21 hrs ago #33

"20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton TBF 21 hrs ago #35

Talk to the people of New York... Totally Tunsie 21 hrs ago #41

Why not listen to the whole interview? MorbidButterflyTat 21 hrs ago #44

Trump is the most corrupt politician in the entire world, not just America. sop 21 hrs ago #36

Paxton and trump both have mug shots, both seem proud MerryBlooms 16 hrs ago #64

We need to win elections. We can fight bigotry and still not take the bait during campaigns. FascismIsDeath 22 hrs ago #20

So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG Miami Blue 22 hrs ago #21

Yeah, I'm sure you think that would be a great idea Mysterian 22 hrs ago #24

So much concern this morning. TBF 22 hrs ago #25

Because when people are working for change, they often want CHANGE. haele 1 hr ago #89

We at least have a chance this time - TBF 51 min ago #101

Let him say whatever he needs to say to win In It to Win It 22 hrs ago #27

I hope obnoxiousdrunk 22 hrs ago #28

With the destruction of our Democracy in the balance I may lean towards the needs of the many NoMoreRepugs 21 hrs ago #37

+1. Democrats must focus on pocketbook issues. dalton99a 19 hrs ago #57

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat 21 hrs ago #38

Yeah, I'll stand by what I posted. When you run and hide Rafi 9 hrs ago #72

Does illustrating "cajones" (sic) entail engaging in the conversation one started? Torchlight 21 hrs ago #39

Learn from Beto down here Melon 21 hrs ago #40

Sounds like he's being smart. mzmolly 21 hrs ago #46

Oh please! jrthin 21 hrs ago #48

That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night. Sogo 20 hrs ago #49

It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this... QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #50

Be perfect? I'm saying state your position plainly and stand by it. Rafi 9 hrs ago #76

Oh good grief! Why amplify it for them? Why help to "make it an issue"? QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #83

This is really naive, IMO Happy Hoosier 1 hr ago #86

You are correct Keepthesoulalive 9 hrs ago #78

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar 20 hrs ago #53

Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer Nixie 19 hrs ago #56

Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it mcar 19 hrs ago #59

And it's not just the media, apparently. Just look around. QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #84

Yep mcar 1 hr ago #85

Your concern is noted Pisces 19 hrs ago #55

This is real TVguyCards 19 hrs ago #58

Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice karynnj 19 hrs ago #61

Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners fujiyamasan 17 hrs ago #62

He's running in Texas, not California Jose Garcia 16 hrs ago #63

We cannot die on the transgender hill GenThePerservering 10 hrs ago #68

He will stick to his playbook, which is the top vs. the rest of us. GoodRaisin 8 hrs ago #80

Remember the 3 Ps mcar 1 hr ago #87

I would have said... DemocratSinceBirth 1 hr ago #96

I'm here to support Democrats gab13by13 49 min ago #102