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Rafi

(284 posts) Wed May 27, 2026, 11:12 AM 5 hrs ago

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

Lawrence O'Donnell's question about transgender children. Paxton was talking about it in his victory speech and attacking Talarico for his support. Lawrence asked him twice to address the issue and he just ignored him and gave vanilla answers. When asked bout a couple other issues he responded. C'mon James show some cajones.

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I like Talarico and belive he will win. But, I didn't like him dodging [View all] Rafi 5 hrs ago OP

Let's show some common sense here pinkstarburst 5 hrs ago #1

Yup, no need to give him soundbites that he will alter/distort, GoCubsGo 5 hrs ago #8

I would even argue that it would not be a smart move in CA or NY Ursus Rex 4 hrs ago #17

Exactly FHRRK1 4 hrs ago #22

the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen) JT45242 2 hrs ago #52

Yup FHRRK1 1 hr ago #54

Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos. ananda 4 hrs ago #23

He should keep dodging it leftstreet 5 hrs ago #2

Yes! Why let Paxton and his goon squad set the narrative? peggysue2 4 hrs ago #19

He didn't dodge it MorbidButterflyTat 3 hrs ago #43

What specific response from him Torchlight 5 hrs ago #3

Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #4

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

Exactly! DFW 5 hrs ago #10

Talarico knows that the only way that Paxton can win is to focus on cultural issues. walkingman 5 hrs ago #6

I'm all in for Talarico, he should avoid this topic MagickMuffin 5 hrs ago #7

+1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues. dalton99a 5 hrs ago #9

Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris. maxsolomon 1 hr ago #60

Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days? Renew Deal 5 hrs ago #11

You'd think someone like lawrence would know better. sop 3 hrs ago #34

Lawrence does know better. TomSlick 3 hrs ago #45

Meaning? MorbidButterflyTat 3 hrs ago #42

Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones." MineralMan 5 hrs ago #12

That's the wrong fight to have right now. Happy Hoosier 5 hrs ago #13

I'm encouraged he didn't take the bait on the culture war stuff. BannonsLiver 5 hrs ago #14

First rule of politics Boo1 4 hrs ago #15

+1 dalton99a 4 hrs ago #16

I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton Totally Tunsie 4 hrs ago #18

Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #26

I actually think Paxton gives Trump a run for his money. In It to Win It 3 hrs ago #30

If he had the power Trump has, he could probably be just as corrupt. Ocelot II 3 hrs ago #31

However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier. Totally Tunsie 3 hrs ago #32

True, but Trump is a tough act to follow. Ocelot II 3 hrs ago #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends 2 hrs ago #51

Paxton? Absolutely! In It to Win It 3 hrs ago #29

YMMV Totally Tunsie 3 hrs ago #33

"20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton TBF 3 hrs ago #35

Talk to the people of New York... Totally Tunsie 3 hrs ago #41

Why not listen to the whole interview? MorbidButterflyTat 3 hrs ago #44

Trump is the most corrupt politician in the entire world, not just America. sop 3 hrs ago #36

We need to win elections. We can fight bigotry and still not take the bait during campaigns. FascismIsDeath 4 hrs ago #20

So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG Miami Blue 4 hrs ago #21

Yeah, I'm sure you think that would be a great idea Mysterian 4 hrs ago #24

So much concern this morning. TBF 4 hrs ago #25

Let him say whatever he needs to say to win In It to Win It 4 hrs ago #27

I hope obnoxiousdrunk 4 hrs ago #28

With the destruction of our Democracy in the balance I may lean towards the needs of the many NoMoreRepugs 3 hrs ago #37

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

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat 3 hrs ago #38

Does illustrating "cajones" (sic) entail engaging in the conversation one started? Torchlight 3 hrs ago #39

Learn from Beto down here Melon 3 hrs ago #40

Sounds like he's being smart. mzmolly 3 hrs ago #46

Oh please! jrthin 3 hrs ago #48

That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night. Sogo 2 hrs ago #49

It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this... QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #50

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar 2 hrs ago #53

Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer Nixie 1 hr ago #56

Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it mcar 1 hr ago #59

Your concern is noted Pisces 1 hr ago #55

This is real TVguyCards 1 hr ago #58

Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice karynnj 1 hr ago #61