What's wrong with Texas?

[Moliere]

I understand a lot of state legislators and leaders in Texas who are republican couldn't stand Paxton.

Yep, the fact he was impeached by a very heavily republican house shows how much he’s hated by the party. Trump stepped in and saved him which is why it was unsurprising when Trump endorsed him.

[frank ryan]

I’ve listened to a lot of him and he’s good, much better than Beto with politics. If Texas was ever going to have a blue senator, this would be the time. The Dems have a fairly moderate candidate that is also very religious going against a GOP nominee that was impeached for corruption and bribery (he was impeached by a GOP led state house). Paxton is also has just a huge ick factor for women due to his public affair and the fact he gives off a huge swarmy vibe.

I understand a lot of state legislators and leaders in Texas who are republican couldn't stand Paxton.

[Moliere]

He discusses some of his past dumb statements here:

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Impressive interview overall. Seems like he is becoming a more seasoned politician.

Yeah, I would vote for him over Paxton too. But I predict he will get slaughtered in the general election.

I’ve listened to a lot of him and he’s good, much better than Beto with politics. If Texas was ever going to have a blue senator, this would be the time. The Dems have a fairly moderate candidate that is also very religious going against a GOP nominee that was impeached for corruption and bribery (he was impeached by a GOP led state house). Paxton is also has just a huge ick factor for women due to his public affair and the fact he gives off a huge swarmy vibe.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I’m no Talarico fanboy, buts he’s multiple times more appealing than Beto. I’ll definitely be voting for Talarico, but it’s not a hard choice. There are fewer politicians in Texas that are more corrupt than Paxton, which is a feat in and of itself. Paxton is an embarrassment and I hope he loses in November, but I think he’ll squeak this one out.

He discusses some of his past dumb statements here:

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Impressive interview overall. Seems like he is becoming a more seasoned politician.

Yeah, I would vote for him over Paxton too. But I predict he will get slaughtered in the general election.

[Moliere]

I’m no Talarico fanboy, buts he’s multiple times more appealing than Beto. I’ll definitely be voting for Talarico, but it’s not a hard choice. There are fewer politicians in Texas that are more corrupt than Paxton, which is a feat in and of itself. Paxton is an embarrassment and I hope he loses in November, but I think he’ll squeak this one out.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I mean, come on people. How can you not find this hilarious?

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He's not VEGAN!

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[Jeff Lebowski]

Who cares about the specifics of his religious thoughts. I'll take that over lionizing the crusades and Christian Nationalism stuff, saying things about Christian actions not applying to foreigners.

Frank, when I say something is "fascinating" and comment that the campaign would be "fun to watch", why do you feel the need to interpret it as an endorsement of the other side and respond with whataboutism?

[frank ryan]

Haha. Yes. That was a great comeback.

His religious statements are fascinating.

God is non-binary
God is pro-choice because He (They?) asked Mary for consent before the immaculate conception.
Etc.

I almost feel bad I don't live in Texas anymore. Would be a fun campaign to watch locally.

Who cares about the specifics of his religious thoughts. I'll take that over lionizing the crusades and Christian Nationalism stuff, saying things about Christian actions not applying to foreigners.

[Jeff Lebowski]

But.. Fox and MAGA keep calling him a potato, egg and cheese breakfast taco-eating VEGAN. They wouldn't lie about that, would they?

Sidenote: Talarico's response was perfect for Texas: "I'm an 8th-generation Texan. I've been eating BBQ since before Paxton's first indictment."

Haha. Yes. That was a great comeback.

His religious statements are fascinating.

God is non-binary
God is pro-choice because He (They?) asked Mary for consent before the immaculate conception.
Etc.

I almost feel bad I don't live in Texas anymore. Would be a fun campaign to watch locally.

[LVAllen]

He isnt extrmee right so he is far left for JL

Of and he didnt say mean thmegs about lgbt people so far left

But.. Fox and MAGA keep calling him a potato, egg and cheese breakfast taco-eating VEGAN. They wouldn't lie about that, would they?

Sidenote: Talarico's response was perfect for Texas: "I'm an 8th-generation Texan. I've been eating BBQ since before Paxton's first indictment."

[Maximus]

Talarico isn't an extreme far left person

He isnt extrmee right so he is far left for JL

Of and he didnt say mean thmegs about lgbt people so far left

[frank ryan]

33 billion? Come on, Frank.

Even if you meant 33 million, this is not true. That is what was spent in the entire campaign and Massie received a ton of money from anti-Israel groups (Qatar, etc).

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insig...id=socialshare

Jeff, I did mean million.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Trump and all the dark money backing him up and won a lot of victories lately, despite being unpopular. I was surprised Massie lost, and the opposition spent almost 33 billion in that campaign.

Citizens United continues to haunt us.

33 billion? Come on, Frank.

Even if you meant 33 million, this is not true. That is what was spent in the entire campaign and Massie received a ton of money from anti-Israel groups (Qatar, etc).

[Northwestcoug]

Is it this election that Texas will finally vote for a democratic senator? Magic 8 ball says 'outlook not so good'.

But seriously, if primary voters can abandon all reason and vote for someone as compromised as Paxton, maybe this is the time independents and enough GOP voters turn the tide.

[frank ryan]

Trump and all the dark money backing him up and won a lot of victories lately, despite being unpopular. I was surprised Massie lost, and the opposition spent almost 33 billion in that campaign.

Citizens United continues to haunt us.