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Skittles

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Reply to Rafi (Reply #70)

Thu May 28, 2026, 12:58 AM

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like they don't already DISTORT EVERYTHING

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

Let's show some common sense here pinkstarburst Yesterday #1

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

So just ignore issues you have taken a stand on to cower? Rafi 12 hrs ago #67

Why don't you run for office? yardwork 4 hrs ago #88

It's clear actually winning elections is a tertiary priority for you. BannonsLiver 3 hrs ago #91

What's supposed to be the issue on transgender children? appmanga 2 hrs ago #103

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

Exactly FHRRK1 Yesterday #22

the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen) JT45242 22 hrs ago #52

Yup FHRRK1 22 hrs ago #54

Don't forget the idiots whining about him being the "deporter in chief" fujiyamasan 14 hrs ago #65

This. yardwork 3 hrs ago #92

Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos. ananda Yesterday #23

Post removed Post removed 12 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 3 hrs ago #98

Exactly! yardwork 3 hrs ago #99

He should keep dodging it leftstreet Yesterday #2

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

He didn't dodge it MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #43

The fn psychos aren't going to vote for him anyway. Jesus. Rafi 12 hrs ago #69

Again, I urge you to run for office. yardwork 3 hrs ago #94

That's not how this works leftstreet 3 hrs ago #95

What specific response from him Torchlight Yesterday #3

How about addressing the issue. Rafi 12 hrs ago #70

LOL Skittles 12 hrs ago #71

My point exactly. Rafi 12 hrs ago #73

NO POINT IN GIVING THEM AMMUNTION Skittles 7 hrs ago #82

It does not follow Torchlight 3 hrs ago #93

Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks SSJVegeta Yesterday #4

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

Exactly! DFW Yesterday #10

The ads they ran against Kamala Harris doomed her campaign imo. yardwork 3 hrs ago #97

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

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

+1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues. dalton99a Yesterday #9

Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris. maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #60

Literally because she had no winning message besides "im a fighter and trump is awful" SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #81

Precisely. Editing it so Nazis Cha 12 hrs ago #77

Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days? Renew Deal Yesterday #11

You'd think someone like lawrence would know better. sop Yesterday #34

Lawrence does know better. TomSlick 23 hrs ago #45

People who advocate for culture war battles on behalf of Dems don't care about winning elections. BannonsLiver 4 hrs ago #90

Meaning? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #42

Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones." MineralMan Yesterday #12

That's the wrong fight to have right now. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #13

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

First rule of politics Boo1 Yesterday #15

+1 dalton99a Yesterday #16

No doubt it'll never come up again. Rafi 12 hrs ago #74

Great Boo1 11 hrs ago #79

I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton Totally Tunsie Yesterday #18

Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office. Ocelot II Yesterday #26

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

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

However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier. Totally Tunsie Yesterday #32

True, but Trump is a tough act to follow. Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends 23 hrs ago #51

No kidding GenThePerservering 12 hrs ago #75

That's how we win elections. yardwork 3 hrs ago #100

Paxton? Absolutely! In It to Win It Yesterday #29

YMMV Totally Tunsie Yesterday #33

"20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton TBF Yesterday #35

Talk to the people of New York... Totally Tunsie Yesterday #41

Why not listen to the whole interview? MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #44

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

Paxton and trump both have mug shots, both seem proud MerryBlooms 18 hrs ago #64

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

So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG Miami Blue Yesterday #21

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

So much concern this morning. TBF Yesterday #25

Because when people are working for change, they often want CHANGE. haele 4 hrs ago #89

We at least have a chance this time - TBF 3 hrs ago #101

Let him say whatever he needs to say to win In It to Win It Yesterday #27

I hope obnoxiousdrunk Yesterday #28

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

+1. Democrats must focus on pocketbook issues. dalton99a 22 hrs ago #57

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #38

Yeah, I'll stand by what I posted. When you run and hide Rafi 12 hrs ago #72

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

Learn from Beto down here Melon Yesterday #40

Sounds like he's being smart. mzmolly 23 hrs ago #46

Oh please! jrthin 23 hrs ago #48

That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night. Sogo 23 hrs ago #49

It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this... QueerDuck 23 hrs ago #50

Be perfect? I'm saying state your position plainly and stand by it. Rafi 12 hrs ago #76

Oh good grief! Why amplify it for them? Why help to "make it an issue"? QueerDuck 6 hrs ago #83

This is really naive, IMO Happy Hoosier 4 hrs ago #86

You are correct Keepthesoulalive 12 hrs ago #78

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar 22 hrs ago #53

Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer Nixie 22 hrs ago #56

Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it mcar 21 hrs ago #59

And it's not just the media, apparently. Just look around. QueerDuck 6 hrs ago #84

Yep mcar 4 hrs ago #85

Your concern is noted Pisces 22 hrs ago #55

This is real TVguyCards 22 hrs ago #58

Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice karynnj 21 hrs ago #61

Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners fujiyamasan 20 hrs ago #62

He's running in Texas, not California Jose Garcia 18 hrs ago #63

We cannot die on the transgender hill GenThePerservering 12 hrs ago #68

He will stick to his playbook, which is the top vs. the rest of us. GoodRaisin 11 hrs ago #80

Remember the 3 Ps mcar 4 hrs ago #87

I would have said... DemocratSinceBirth 3 hrs ago #96

I'm here to support Democrats gab13by13 3 hrs ago #102