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Sogo

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49. That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night.

Wed May 27, 2026, 02:07 PM

17 hrs ago

Dems have got to find a way to address this issue, because it creates a visceral response in people.

It worked against Kamala. I had friends and family, who voted for Kamala, pressing me before they voted to know about her "advocating" for transgender health care in CA prisons (or some such). How would they even know about it? It ran in ads practically non-stop in this conservative midwestern state.

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I like Talarico and belive he will win. But, I didn't like him dodging [View all] Rafi 20 hrs ago OP

Let's show some common sense here pinkstarburst 20 hrs ago #1

Yup, no need to give him soundbites that he will alter/distort, GoCubsGo 20 hrs ago #8

So just ignore issues you have taken a stand on to cower? Rafi 6 hrs ago #67

I would even argue that it would not be a smart move in CA or NY Ursus Rex 19 hrs ago #17

Exactly FHRRK1 19 hrs ago #22

the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen) JT45242 17 hrs ago #52

Yup FHRRK1 16 hrs ago #54

Don't forget the idiots whining about him being the "deporter in chief" fujiyamasan 9 hrs ago #65

Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos. ananda 19 hrs ago #23

I didn't say to give a controversial quote. Rafi 6 hrs ago #66

He should keep dodging it leftstreet 20 hrs ago #2

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

He didn't dodge it MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #43

The fn psychos aren't going to vote for him anyway. Jesus. Rafi 6 hrs ago #69

What specific response from him Torchlight 20 hrs ago #3

How about addressing the issue. Rafi 6 hrs ago #70

LOL Skittles 6 hrs ago #71

My point exactly. Rafi 6 hrs ago #73

NO POINT IN GIVING THEM AMMUNTION Skittles 1 hr ago #82

Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #4

Talarico is trying to avoid Beto's mistakes. dalton99a 20 hrs ago #5

Exactly! DFW 20 hrs ago #10

Talarico knows that the only way that Paxton can win is to focus on cultural issues. walkingman 20 hrs ago #6

I'm all in for Talarico, he should avoid this topic MagickMuffin 20 hrs ago #7

+1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues. dalton99a 20 hrs ago #9

Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris. maxsolomon 16 hrs ago #60

Literally because she had no winning message besides "im a fighter and trump is awful" SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #81

Precisely. Editing it so Nazis Cha 6 hrs ago #77

Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days? Renew Deal 20 hrs ago #11

You'd think someone like lawrence would know better. sop 18 hrs ago #34

Lawrence does know better. TomSlick 18 hrs ago #45

Meaning? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #42

Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones." MineralMan 20 hrs ago #12

That's the wrong fight to have right now. Happy Hoosier 20 hrs ago #13

I'm encouraged he didn't take the bait on the culture war stuff. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #14

First rule of politics Boo1 19 hrs ago #15

+1 dalton99a 19 hrs ago #16

No doubt it'll never come up again. Rafi 6 hrs ago #74

Great Boo1 6 hrs ago #79

I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton Totally Tunsie 19 hrs ago #18

Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office. Ocelot II 19 hrs ago #26

I actually think Paxton gives Trump a run for his money. In It to Win It 18 hrs ago #30

If he had the power Trump has, he could probably be just as corrupt. Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #31

However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier. Totally Tunsie 18 hrs ago #32

True, but Trump is a tough act to follow. Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends 17 hrs ago #51

No kidding GenThePerservering 6 hrs ago #75

Paxton? Absolutely! In It to Win It 18 hrs ago #29

YMMV Totally Tunsie 18 hrs ago #33

"20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton TBF 18 hrs ago #35

Talk to the people of New York... Totally Tunsie 18 hrs ago #41

Why not listen to the whole interview? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #44

Trump is the most corrupt politician in the entire world, not just America. sop 18 hrs ago #36

Paxton and trump both have mug shots, both seem proud MerryBlooms 13 hrs ago #64

We need to win elections. We can fight bigotry and still not take the bait during campaigns. FascismIsDeath 19 hrs ago #20

So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG Miami Blue 19 hrs ago #21

Yeah, I'm sure you think that would be a great idea Mysterian 19 hrs ago #24

So much concern this morning. TBF 19 hrs ago #25

Let him say whatever he needs to say to win In It to Win It 18 hrs ago #27

I hope obnoxiousdrunk 18 hrs ago #28

With the destruction of our Democracy in the balance I may lean towards the needs of the many NoMoreRepugs 18 hrs ago #37

+1. Democrats must focus on pocketbook issues. dalton99a 16 hrs ago #57

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #38

Yeah, I'll stand by what I posted. When you run and hide Rafi 6 hrs ago #72

Does illustrating "cajones" (sic) entail engaging in the conversation one started? Torchlight 18 hrs ago #39

Learn from Beto down here Melon 18 hrs ago #40

Sounds like he's being smart. mzmolly 18 hrs ago #46

Oh please! jrthin 17 hrs ago #48

That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night. Sogo 17 hrs ago #49

It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this... QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #50

Be perfect? I'm saying state your position plainly and stand by it. Rafi 6 hrs ago #76

Oh good grief! Why amplify it for them? Why help to "make it an issue"? QueerDuck 1 hr ago #83

You are correct Keepthesoulalive 6 hrs ago #78

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar 16 hrs ago #53

Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer Nixie 16 hrs ago #56

Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it mcar 16 hrs ago #59

And it's not just the media, apparently. Just look around. QueerDuck 1 hr ago #84

Your concern is noted Pisces 16 hrs ago #55

This is real TVguyCards 16 hrs ago #58

Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice karynnj 15 hrs ago #61

Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners fujiyamasan 14 hrs ago #62

He's running in Texas, not California Jose Garcia 13 hrs ago #63

We cannot die on the transgender hill GenThePerservering 6 hrs ago #68

He will stick to his playbook, which is the top vs. the rest of us. GoodRaisin 5 hrs ago #80