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48 minutes ago, Js1 said:

 

I wonder if that's just a byproduct of an across-the-board increase in fundraising nationwide though. Beto's hauls were unprecedented, but I bet we're just in a different era now.

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Whatever. The more candidates for the primary, the better. Increases the chance we might actually fall into somebody who might have a chance, especially if the DC assholes continue their fuck-fuck games.

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I'm usually the first to laugh at anyone saying Texas is going blue this time.  But with Dunn and the other west texas billionaire bible thumper set to put Paxton in over Cornyn (they somehow can't get enough of adulterers), is it actually possible?  Paxton runs even behind Cruz statewide and Cruz's dislikability was enough for Beto to make it close.

All that being said, Allred ain't the guy.

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Texas needs a major event or crisis to go blue.

One example could be if Paxton and Cornyn both decided to run in the general election, with one being the independent. That could split the GOP vote enough to let a Dem win. However would Paxton and Cornyn's hatred of each other be enough, and could both raise enough money to stay in the race. Also the independent in that example would have tremendous positive and negative pressure to drop out.  John - drop out, and you can join this law firm as a partner with a $20m signing bonus, and you never have to actually work a single day.

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2 hours ago, C-Man said:

Whatever. The more candidates for the primary, the better. Increases the chance we might actually fall into somebody who might have a chance, especially if the DC assholes continue their fuck-fuck games.

This is how I feel.  Beto, the San Antonio twins, Talarico, whoever.  If they aren't going to announce now for something perhaps more attainable, more the merrier.  

I wouldn't call it a hail mary, but I think one tactic that might work in Texas is to throw in as much talent as possible into one race and use that to help get attention down ballot.  

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3 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

This is how I feel.  Beto, the San Antonio twins, Talarico, whoever.  If they aren't going to announce now for something perhaps more attainable, more the merrier.  

I wouldn't call it a hail mary, but I think one tactic that might work in Texas is to throw in as much talent as possible into one race and use that to help get attention down ballot.  

Smart, thoughtful candidates with great policy ideas that will actually help the people.  In other words, LOSERS.

The Dems cannot win with that shit.  Pay attention to the voters, and what they want.  They want performative bullshit.  The Dems need to find a celebrity, stoke and feed his ego, and get him to run.  Yeah, like a McConaughey type.  That's it.  That's the only prayer the Dems have in a statewide race for the next generation.  

Hate it if you you want, but it's true.

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1 hour ago, Underdog said:

The Buffalo Bills of Texas Democrats. 

The Buffalo Bills made it to 4 straight super bowls. That’s actually impressive.

Bro is the Houston Texans of Democrats. Can win his division but’s never sniffed anything of real consequence 

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Smart, thoughtful candidates with great policy ideas that will actually help the people.  In other words, LOSERS.
The Dems cannot win with that shit.  Pay attention to the voters, and what they want.  They want performative bullshit.  The Dems need to find a celebrity, stoke and feed his ego, and get him to run.  Yeah, like a McConaughey type.  That's it.  That's the only prayer the Dems have in a statewide race for the next generation.  
Hate it if you you want, but it's true.
You know what else people love?

Doom and Gloom.

Sounds like a certain poster I know. As for celebrities, we'll get Susanna Hoffs to endorse you since y'all go way back.
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14 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Smart, thoughtful candidates with great policy ideas that will actually help the people.  In other words, LOSERS.

 

You should listen to Ezra Klein’s podcast (I think released today) with Chris Hayes as they dig into the NYC mayor campaign.  
 

The comments on Spotify are hating on them for not talking policy, but they are geeking out about Mamdani’s mastery of social media in a way that’s a far more useful appraisal of campaign strategy in 2025 than another analysis on policy preferences.  
 

In other words, doom and gloom don’t sell, the circus is what sells.  Dems can win with that approach, Mamdani is exhibit one and it’s not taking his platform, it’s taking his media approach and communication strategy.  

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20 minutes ago, tchookem said:

You know what else people love?

Doom and Gloom.

Sounds like a certain poster I know. As for celebrities, we'll get Susanna Hoffs to endorse you since y'all go way back.

 

11 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

You should listen to Ezra Klein’s podcast (I think released today) with Chris Hayes as they dig into the NYC mayor campaign.  
 

The comments on Spotify are hating on them for not talking policy, but they are geeking out about Mamdani’s mastery of social media in a way that’s a far more useful appraisal of campaign strategy in 2025 than another analysis on policy preferences.  
 

In other words, doom and gloom don’t sell, the circus is what sells.  Dems can win with that approach, Mamdani is exhibit one and it’s not taking his platform, it’s taking his media approach and communication strategy.  

See these together.  That's my entire point: quit running on ideas, and policies.  Run on the circus.  The circus is what wins.  It's the ONLY thing that wins.  And if you don't win, then nothing else matters.

Dems need to start with the basics: win.  Then, and only then, can/should they work the rest of it.

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14 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

 

See these together.  That's my entire point: quit running on ideas, and policies.  Run on the circus.  The circus is what wins.  It's the ONLY thing that wins.  And if you don't win, then nothing else matters.

Dems need to start with the basics: win.  Then, and only then, can/should they work the rest of it.

An all-female statewide slate liberally running Sarah Stogner's offense would at least be entertaining.

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34 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

That's my entire point: quit running on ideas, and policies.  Run on the circus.  The circus is what wins.  It's the ONLY thing that wins.  And if you don't win, then nothing else matters.

Yeah, but in a less jaded way, the argument is that you should run on personality - a personality that reflects a willingness to act but also the fact that you're not a complete slimeball. 

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That leaves the party as a big tent party, with all the risks that entails, but fuck it, we just need good people to replace the shitty ones. 

That's the full platform:  Replace shitty people.

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3 minutes ago, The Original Greaser Bob said:

Yeah, but in a less jaded way, the argument is that you should run on personality - a personality that reflects a willingness to act but also the fact that you're not a complete slimeball. 

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That leaves the party as a big tent party, with all the risks that entails, but fuck it, we just need good people to replace the shitty ones. 

That's the full platform:  Replace shitty people.

I still disagree.  We the people WANT shitty.  It's just all about who you are shitty TO.  Give us a candidate who is a celebrity and promises to hunt down and imprison every Republican who voted to take away your medicare, or some shit like that. You have to promise pain and retribution.  It's the only language America speaks now.

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2 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

I still disagree.  We the people WANT shitty.  It's just all about who you are shitty TO.  Give us a candidate who is a celebrity and promises to hunt down and imprison every Republican who voted to take away your medicare, or some shit like that. You have to promise pain and retribution.  It's the only language America speaks now.

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2 hours ago, WBT said:

I'm usually the first to laugh at anyone saying Texas is going blue this time.  But with Dunn and the other west texas billionaire bible thumper set to put Paxton in over Cornyn (they somehow can't get enough of adulterers), is it actually possible?  Paxton runs even behind Cruz statewide and Cruz's dislikability was enough for Beto to make it close.

All that being said, Allred ain't the guy.

Allred lost by 8 pts to Rafael. He might get to within 5 of Paxton but I wouldn’t put money on y

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3 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Already got one

Yep.  "Delete and block contact."

You fucking asshole, all you did was hoover up money that COULD have been used to support candidates in other races who actually campaigned and had a shot at winning.  Allred is a net negative in Dem politics.  Fuck him in the goat ass.

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7 hours ago, David Dennison said:

There will be texts.

just got mine, it's how I found out. texted back, "dude you didn't campaign for jack shit last time, all you did was ask for money. no. Stop."

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46 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Dems need to start posting sharpy butthole pics. Its the only way to be sure.

That would be at least 20% more effective than any current Dem campaign strategy.  I'm not kidding.

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2 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Yep.  "Delete and block contact."

You fucking asshole, all you did was hoover up money that COULD have been used to support candidates in other races who actually campaigned and had a shot at winning.  Allred is a net negative in Dem politics.  Fuck him in the goat ass.

Yeah that motherfucker didn't even bother to campaign last time, and he has the gall to ask for more money? What the fuck. 



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