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ShazzieB

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26. I was really excited about Beto, also.

Sat Mar 2, 2024, 06:35 PM

Mar 2024

Can't vote for him since I'm not a Texan, but I did donate.

Just because he lost, though, doesn't mean Allred is doomed. He is quite popular in TX, and it sounds like the Cruz hatred is pretty strong these days. Fingers crossed!🤞

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Ted Cruz Stung by New Texas Poll [View all] brooklynite Mar 2024 OP

Everybody hates Rafael. LudwigPastorius Mar 2024 #1

From what I have read, Cruz really has not done much for his state of Texas. riversedge Mar 2024 #2

He's good at promoting tourism... LudwigPastorius Mar 2024 #3

i was just thinking the same thing . AllaN01Bear Mar 2024 #5

Exactly my thoughts DENVERPOPS Mar 2024 #19

if Democrats don't put out 5000 commercials about this then i don't even know WTF we are doing as a party Takket Mar 2024 #28

Do you really think that's the issue undecided voters care about? brooklynite Mar 2024 #30

yes, I do. it was a huge story at the time. Takket Mar 2024 #41

Today isn't "at the time" brooklynite Mar 2024 #42

Sure - but he never needs to do a thing for them. Abutt will make SURE he wins. peppertree Mar 2024 #23

that's my way of thinking CatWoman Mar 2024 #47

As Al Franken said once, PatSeg Mar 2024 #12

Assholes.... SergeStorms Mar 2024 #14

It's Texas, so the tie matters, too. AnrothElf Mar 2024 #4

I guess another weekend "retreat" in Mexico is coming up then. 4lbs Mar 2024 #6

I like Allred, voted for him in the primary, and so did some others I know. ananda Mar 2024 #7

I voted for Allred Horse with no Name Mar 2024 #8

Horse with no Name.... Upthevibe Mar 2024 #22

Totally agree Horse with no Name Mar 2024 #34

I also voted for Allred Vogon_Glory Mar 2024 #46

"Presumptive" Democratic challenger. ::sigh:: Oh Editor, my Editor... n/t TygrBright Mar 2024 #9

Although he is also presumptuous Bayard Mar 2024 #18

Right? If anyone is presumptuous, it's Rafael. mahina Mar 2024 #25

Meet the Democratic Primary field..... brooklynite Mar 2024 #31

Yippee! Being likeable is not one of Cruz's strong suits. surfered Mar 2024 #10

Neither is being fit and handsome TexasBushwhacker Mar 2024 #35

Even his imaginary friends have turned on him. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2024 #11

Described as the most punchable face in Congress. 3Hotdogs Mar 2024 #13

Heard This About Raphael Once... GB_RN Mar 2024 #15

He's so damned smarmy looking. Lunabell Mar 2024 #16

Republicans in the state have taken over the Harris County election system to ensure Cruz wins. Lonestarblue Mar 2024 #17

That was true 6 years ago too. Yet here we are. catrose Mar 2024 #20

The Republicans in Texas have done everything in their power to alienate the residents of Texas. patphil Mar 2024 #21

I really like Colin Allred pinkstarburst Mar 2024 #24

I was really excited about Beto, also. ShazzieB Mar 2024 #26

But remember, Beto only lost by 2-3 points and as much as I love him, Colin is a better candidate in this mahina Mar 2024 #27

Does Colin speak that language nobody in america speaks? getagrip_already Mar 2024 #29

and we need to make sure other aliens vote, too DBoon Mar 2024 #32

Don't get too excited Raven123 Mar 2024 #33

Not sure it will be 10 points, but.. DemocratInPa Mar 2024 #36

A funky 10 points... rubbersole Mar 2024 #37

This. 👆👆 crickets Mar 2024 #40

Frankly, I'm surprised it's that high. calimary Mar 2024 #38

Were no Asian giant hornets available? Kennah Mar 2024 #39

When I first glanced at the title, I had a momentary vision of him being niyad Mar 2024 #43

I voted for Allred Skittles Mar 2024 #44

Money might not determine who wins, but donating to Colin Allred will definitely help. He only needs a fair count. ancianita Mar 2024 #45