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dalton99a

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9. +1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues.

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I like Talarico and belive he will win. But, I didn't like him dodging [View all] Rafi 6 hrs ago OP

Let's show some common sense here pinkstarburst 6 hrs ago #1

Yup, no need to give him soundbites that he will alter/distort, GoCubsGo 6 hrs ago #8

I would even argue that it would not be a smart move in CA or NY Ursus Rex 5 hrs ago #17

Exactly FHRRK1 5 hrs ago #22

the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen) JT45242 3 hrs ago #52

Yup FHRRK1 2 hrs ago #54

Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos. ananda 5 hrs ago #23

He should keep dodging it leftstreet 6 hrs ago #2

Yes! Why let Paxton and his goon squad set the narrative? peggysue2 5 hrs ago #19

He didn't dodge it MorbidButterflyTat 4 hrs ago #43

What specific response from him Torchlight 6 hrs ago #3

Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks SSJVegeta 6 hrs ago #4

Talarico is trying to avoid Beto's mistakes. dalton99a 6 hrs ago #5

Exactly! DFW 6 hrs ago #10

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

I'm all in for Talarico, he should avoid this topic MagickMuffin 6 hrs ago #7

+1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues. dalton99a 6 hrs ago #9

Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris. maxsolomon 2 hrs ago #60

Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days? Renew Deal 6 hrs ago #11

You'd think someone like lawrence would know better. sop 4 hrs ago #34

Lawrence does know better. TomSlick 4 hrs ago #45

Meaning? MorbidButterflyTat 4 hrs ago #42

Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones." MineralMan 6 hrs ago #12

That's the wrong fight to have right now. Happy Hoosier 6 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 5 hrs ago #15

+1 dalton99a 5 hrs ago #16

I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton Totally Tunsie 5 hrs ago #18

Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office. Ocelot II 5 hrs ago #26

I actually think Paxton gives Trump a run for his money. In It to Win It 4 hrs ago #30

If he had the power Trump has, he could probably be just as corrupt. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #31

However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier. Totally Tunsie 4 hrs ago #32

True, but Trump is a tough act to follow. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends 3 hrs ago #51

Paxton? Absolutely! In It to Win It 4 hrs ago #29

YMMV Totally Tunsie 4 hrs ago #33

"20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton TBF 4 hrs ago #35

Talk to the people of New York... Totally Tunsie 4 hrs ago #41

Why not listen to the whole interview? MorbidButterflyTat 4 hrs ago #44

Trump is the most corrupt politician in the entire world, not just America. sop 4 hrs ago #36

We need to win elections. We can fight bigotry and still not take the bait during campaigns. FascismIsDeath 5 hrs ago #20

So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG Miami Blue 5 hrs ago #21

Yeah, I'm sure you think that would be a great idea Mysterian 5 hrs ago #24

So much concern this morning. TBF 5 hrs ago #25

Let him say whatever he needs to say to win In It to Win It 5 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 4 hrs ago #37

+1. Democrats must focus on pocketbook issues. dalton99a 2 hrs ago #57

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat 4 hrs ago #38

Does illustrating "cajones" (sic) entail engaging in the conversation one started? Torchlight 4 hrs ago #39

Learn from Beto down here Melon 4 hrs ago #40

Sounds like he's being smart. mzmolly 4 hrs ago #46

Oh please! jrthin 4 hrs ago #48

That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night. Sogo 3 hrs ago #49

It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this... QueerDuck 3 hrs ago #50

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar 3 hrs ago #53

Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer Nixie 2 hrs ago #56

Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it mcar 2 hrs ago #59

Your concern is noted Pisces 2 hrs ago #55

This is real TVguyCards 2 hrs ago #58

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

Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners fujiyamasan 55 min ago #62