The state lawmaker leads his opponent by four percentage points, 47% to 43%

State Rep. James Talarico is beating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.

The survey was shared by JT Ennis, a spokesman for Talarico. It showed that the lawmaker had a 4-point advantage before his interview with Stephen Colbert, which stirred controversy after not being aired on the late show television. Talarico claimed it was the Trump administration who blocked the airing of the interview and called it "the most dangerous kind of cancel culture."

Conducted by Impact Research among 800 likely voters in the Democratic primary, the survey showed Talarico getting 47% of the support, compared to Crockett's 43%. 9% of respondents said they were undecided.

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[+] -20 points 8 months ago (21 children)

that’s a shame, we have enough christian white men in the senate.

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  • [–] 52 points 8 months ago (7 children)

    While I understand the point you are trying to make, Talarico is not the problem. He's a genuine, solid candidate that functions based on empathy and love. I have been impressed any time I watch his speeches.

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  • [–] 25 points 8 months ago (6 children)

    I think he’s got a real chance of flipping Texas blue. He’s a much stronger pick than Crockett against Cornyn or Paxton, whichever ends up their pick, which is why GOP really wants to see Crockett win this primary.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    I'm not an american but afaik black woman is not winning Texas, at least for the next 30 years. That state is legitimately brain damaged.

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  • [–] 25 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Concentrating on the person’s sex, race and/or religion plays into the right wing victimization bs.

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  • [–] 17 points 8 months ago

    I know it wasn't your point, but I'd like to add that when some rightoid inevitably tries to give the impression they care about "a black woman being held back" and how racist the Democrats are it's imperative we ignore them. They're only trying to use our empathy against us with superficial grievances.

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  • [–] 13 points 8 months ago (6 children)

    He actually believes in the teachings of Jesus. Which most "Christians" dont.

    And there really isn't anything to criticize about Jesus's teachings.

    Also Crockett supports Israel genocide . So. That's a problem.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (5 children)

    I think her stance on Israel is more complicated than that.

    https://factually.co/fact-checks/politics/jasmine-crockett-stance-on-israel-8a0f19

    They’re both good candidates; neither is perfect, but it’s refreshing to have a hard time choosing tbh. We need more folks like this to get in these races.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    She takes AIPAC money. That's a lobbying group for the genocidal party in charge of a foreign state. There's no way to wash that stink off once you've cashed the check.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    She actually has not taken AIPAC money, nor has she received an endorsement from them. I’d suggest that you do a little research before you start throwing accusations around but you know, you do you, baby!

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 child)

    She took indirect aipac money and went on a trip there. And has stated Israel will always be funded by the u.s.

    She also denies the genocide.

    Oh and has voted yes to send Israel money every time she was asked to vote on it.

    Even if she hasn't taken direct aipac money, this doesn't absolve her of the other problems. She also takes money from super pacs. A lot. So. Billionaires also own her.

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    We don’t have enough democrats with the right stance on Palestine though.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    So primary out the ones who are on the wrong side. The rest will soon get the message.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Hopefully that’s what is happening in this race.

    It certainly seems to be how it’s shaking out in Kat Abughazaleh’s race.

    This video is like watching yesterday and tomorrow on the same stage.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago

    🤦 That dude with no values in the middle continually trying to land the flipped coin on its edge...and the Republican-lite lady on the end trying to clarify the questions to see how much genocide she is being asked to support.

    Hopefully Kat wins.

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