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101. We at least have a chance this time -

Thu May 28, 2026, 10:06 AM

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I can't wave a wand and turn these people progressive for you. They just aren't. We have progressives in Texas, but we are far outnumbered by very religious people. Some of the progressives are also religious. That is our reality. In Talarico we have the best candidate we've seen in Texas for 30 years and reaching out to moderates is the path - along with turning out the base, registering new voters, getting everyone to the polls. I don't know if it will be enough, but I do know that we need to hammer on the economy and stay away from the wedge issues.

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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 16 hrs ago #67

Why don't you run for office? yardwork 8 hrs ago #88

It's clear actually winning elections is a tertiary priority for you. BannonsLiver 8 hrs ago #91

What's supposed to be the issue on transgender children? appmanga 6 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 Yesterday #52

Yup FHRRK1 Yesterday #54

Don't forget the idiots whining about him being the "deporter in chief" fujiyamasan 19 hrs ago #65

This. yardwork 8 hrs ago #92

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

Post removed Post removed 16 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 7 hrs ago #98

Exactly! yardwork 7 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 16 hrs ago #69

Again, I urge you to run for office. yardwork 8 hrs ago #94

That's not how this works leftstreet 8 hrs ago #95

"you people" TBF 2 hrs ago #106

What specific response from him Torchlight Yesterday #3

How about addressing the issue. Rafi 16 hrs ago #70

LOL Skittles 16 hrs ago #71

My point exactly. Rafi 16 hrs ago #73

NO POINT IN GIVING THEM AMMUNTION Skittles 11 hrs ago #82

It does not follow Torchlight 8 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 7 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 Yesterday #60

Literally because she had no winning message besides "im a fighter and trump is awful" SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #81

Precisely. Editing it so Nazis Cha 16 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 Yesterday #45

People who advocate for culture war battles on behalf of Dems don't care about winning elections. BannonsLiver 8 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 16 hrs ago #74

Great Boo1 15 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 Yesterday #47

So what? Why does that matter? NoRethugFriends Yesterday #51

No kidding GenThePerservering 16 hrs ago #75

That's how we win elections. yardwork 7 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 Yesterday #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 23 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 8 hrs ago #89

We at least have a chance this time - TBF 7 hrs ago #101

As a grandparent of a self-identifying demi-boy kid, haele 3 hrs ago #104

You want to fight and that's fine, TBF 3 hrs ago #105

I'm not sure you are answering me? haele 57 min ago #108

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 Yesterday #57

Any follow up, OP? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #38

Yeah, I'll stand by what I posted. When you run and hide Rafi 16 hrs ago #72

So, you're saying that our party's nominee is dumb? That he's a coward? That he's "toast"? QueerDuck 1 hr ago #107

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 Yesterday #46

Oh please! jrthin Yesterday #48

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

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

Be perfect? I'm saying state your position plainly and stand by it. Rafi 16 hrs ago #76

Oh good grief! Why amplify it for them? Why help to "make it an issue"? QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #83

This is really naive, IMO Happy Hoosier 8 hrs ago #86

You are correct Keepthesoulalive 16 hrs ago #78

With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question mcar Yesterday #53

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

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

And it's not just the media, apparently. Just look around. QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #84

Yep mcar 8 hrs ago #85

Your concern is noted Pisces Yesterday #55

This is real TVguyCards Yesterday #58

Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice karynnj Yesterday #61

Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners fujiyamasan Yesterday #62

He's running in Texas, not California Jose Garcia 23 hrs ago #63

We cannot die on the transgender hill GenThePerservering 16 hrs ago #68

He will stick to his playbook, which is the top vs. the rest of us. GoodRaisin 15 hrs ago #80

Remember the 3 Ps mcar 8 hrs ago #87

I would have said... DemocratSinceBirth 7 hrs ago #96

I'm here to support Democrats gab13by13 7 hrs ago #102

Talarico directly addressed this on MSNBC in March and Lawrence O'Donnell must know that Quiet Em 24 min ago #109