Without looking it up, name who his dem challenger was for attorney general.
Paxton vs Cornyn
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Ag with kids said:Gaeilge said:Aggie97 said:lb3 said:
Georgia's elections aren't secure.
Dems didn't have to cheat in 2022 like they did 2020. Walker was one of the worst modern day candidates. Kemp was reelected with 2.1 million votes and Walker only gained 1.9 million.
Walker had zero political experience nor skins on the wall. Paxton has both in droves.
Paxton also has LOTS more skeletons in the closet...
Remind me, is this election for Sunday School teacher?
I know who it is, but your point is well taken
To me, the "Beto mania" potential is a bigger issue than any skeletons Paxton has.
To me, the "Beto mania" potential is a bigger issue than any skeletons Paxton has.
In all seriousness, O'rourke ran a good campaign statewide the first time, and fooled a lot of people. It will be tough for Democrats to repeat that nowadays, imho. They'd do better to pull a sitting US Rep who actually makes an effort in office to be 'moderate' in his/her record, but I am, dubious that is what the leftists do. In any case, there's a lot of time to worry about 2032 down the road.
If Paxton does struggle as a US Senator, he will face a challenge in the primary in any case.
If Paxton does struggle as a US Senator, he will face a challenge in the primary in any case.
BMX Bandit said:
Which he had last election, and won easily.
Fair enough...
But did his Dem opponent in that election pour in money like Talarico will be able to do?
You can turn off signatures, btw
jac4 said:Ag with kids said:Gaeilge said:Aggie97 said:lb3 said:
Georgia's elections aren't secure.
Dems didn't have to cheat in 2022 like they did 2020. Walker was one of the worst modern day candidates. Kemp was reelected with 2.1 million votes and Walker only gained 1.9 million.
Walker had zero political experience nor skins on the wall. Paxton has both in droves.
Paxton also has LOTS more skeletons in the closet...
Remind me, is this election for Sunday School teacher?
No.
But, just saying that there's data showing that flawed candidates vs well funded Democrats end up with the Dem in office or very close to it (which means the Republicans have to divert a lot of funds to the race).
Doug Jones beat Roy Moore because of accusations of wrongdoing
Then just look at the candidates in GA where they now have TWO Dem Senators...
I don't want that for TX.
That being said, I'll vote for Paxton if he's the nominee - not going to abstain and help out Talarico.
You can turn off signatures, btw
BMX Bandit said:
I know who it is, but your point is well taken
To me, the "Beto mania" potential is a bigger issue than any skeletons Paxton has.
I think the issue is the "Beto mania" combined with the Paxton skeletons will make it a much closer race than it should be.
This will mean the Rs will have to pull money from other races to prop this one up, making other races vulnerable, too.
You can turn off signatures, btw
Hegar was light years ahead of Talarico as far as moderate D and Cornyn beat her by ~10pts in the year of 81MM votes for democrats.
I'm just not seeing the run for the exits. They've only just begun digging up Talarico'a crazy comments and they already disqualify him with 70% of indies once it gets blown up on commercials.
I'm just not seeing the run for the exits. They've only just begun digging up Talarico'a crazy comments and they already disqualify him with 70% of indies once it gets blown up on commercials.
Well if they didn't spend over $100MM trying to prop up Cornyn's primary it'd be a little easier. Thune royally ****ed up on this one.
nortex97 said:
Paxton's going to mop the floor with this clown.Just watch this ad and imagine a dozen others playing across Texas for months.
— CA ET Nerd (@earlyvotedata) May 23, 2026
Talarico is in trouble. https://t.co/nByPaYLXb8
Yep, this is why I chuckle at people who are convinced Talarico has a shot. Talarico is polling ok because people don't know him and Cornyn and Paxton are in a hard core mud slinging contest. All it takes is a few ads like this for people to see and it is pretty clear anyone with an R will win easily.
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
aggie93 said:nortex97 said:
Paxton's going to mop the floor with this clown.Just watch this ad and imagine a dozen others playing across Texas for months.
— CA ET Nerd (@earlyvotedata) May 23, 2026
Talarico is in trouble. https://t.co/nByPaYLXb8
Yep, this is why I chuckle at people who are convinced Talarico has a shot. Talarico is polling ok because people don't know him and Cornyn and Paxton are in a hard core mud slinging contest. All it takes is a few ads like this for people to see and it is pretty clear anyone with an R will win easily.
I hope so...
You can turn off signatures, btw
Gaeilge said:
Hegar was light years ahead of Talarico as far as moderate D and Cornyn beat her by ~10pts in the year of 81MM votes for democrats.
I'm just not seeing the run for the exits. They've only just begun digging up Talarico'a crazy comments and they already disqualify him with 70% of indies once it gets blown up on commercials.
That was also a year when Trump was on the ballot. Guess who's not on the ballot in November.
Talarico has a couple of things going for him.
1. Money. He's out-raised Paxton 10-1 at this point.
2. He's got a personality that will appeal to suburban middle class white women. But he also will need to get support from some minority communities that he doesn't have right now.
3. Trump isn't on the ballot. So turnout overall will be lower, meaning every vote counts a little bit more in the aggregate. Cornyn supporters that stay home could be a problem.
Discount Talarico at your own peril. Things would have to break perfectly for him to win, but there's a non-zero chance it could happen.
Paxton won by 10 in 2022 right after the controversy hit him and he had no Trump.
"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ag with kids said:aggie93 said:nortex97 said:
Paxton's going to mop the floor with this clown.Just watch this ad and imagine a dozen others playing across Texas for months.
— CA ET Nerd (@earlyvotedata) May 23, 2026
Talarico is in trouble. https://t.co/nByPaYLXb8
Yep, this is why I chuckle at people who are convinced Talarico has a shot. Talarico is polling ok because people don't know him and Cornyn and Paxton are in a hard core mud slinging contest. All it takes is a few ads like this for people to see and it is pretty clear anyone with an R will win easily.
I hope so...
So do I. I can't be governed by Talarico.
HTownAg98 said:Gaeilge said:
Hegar was light years ahead of Talarico as far as moderate D and Cornyn beat her by ~10pts in the year of 81MM votes for democrats.
I'm just not seeing the run for the exits. They've only just begun digging up Talarico'a crazy comments and they already disqualify him with 70% of indies once it gets blown up on commercials.
That was also a year when Trump was on the ballot. Guess who's not on the ballot in November.
Talarico has a couple of things going for him.
1. Money. He's out-raised Paxton 10-1 at this point.
2. He's got a personality that will appeal to suburban middle class white women. But he also will need to get support from some minority communities that he doesn't have right now.
3. Trump isn't on the ballot. So turnout overall will be lower, meaning every vote counts a little bit more in the aggregate. Cornyn supporters that stay home could be a problem.
Discount Talarico at your own peril. Things would have to break perfectly for him to win, but there's a non-zero chance it could happen.
This...
You can turn off signatures, btw
I think Paxton will win but I wouldn't get too cocky. The fact that this race is competitive doesn't bode well for the GOP's chances across the country. The GOP will have to spend here instead of in more important races that are historically competitive, like Maine.
I'll never understand why Cornyn is a RINO but I do think he would clean Talarico's clock, especially with independents.
Should be interesting.
I'll never understand why Cornyn is a RINO but I do think he would clean Talarico's clock, especially with independents.
Should be interesting.
Paxton 53
Talaweirdo 47
I'm Gipper
Talaweirdo 47
I'm Gipper
I've been surprised the ads haven't gotten any more spirited. Neither has one-upped the nastiness, at least not here in BCS.
I figure once this one is over, there are going to be plenty-o-skeletons emerge on the dem candidate. Might be fun.
I figure once this one is over, there are going to be plenty-o-skeletons emerge on the dem candidate. Might be fun.
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
Aggie-Clausewitz said:
I think Paxton will win but I wouldn't get too cocky. The fact that this race is competitive doesn't bode well for the GOP's chances across the country. The GOP will have to spend here instead of in more important races that are historically competitive, like Maine.
I'll never understand why Cornyn is a RINO but I do think he would clean Talarico's clock, especially with independents.
Should be interesting.
No...
This race is a microcosm race if Paxton wins in the primary.
A Republican with a lot of baggage vs a milquetoast Dem candidate that suburban white women might be willing to vote for.
It is NOT anything more than that.
I WILL agree that the Republicans will have to spend more if Paxton is the candidate than if Cornyn was the candidate, though.
You can turn off signatures, btw
Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
You can turn off signatures, btw
Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. My dad was the superintendent of every school I ever attended and most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Wasting time on 'Ags with kids''? It must be a slow Saturday for you.
Rocky Rider said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. My dad was the superintendent of every school I ever attended and most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Wasting time on 'Ags with kids''? It must be a slow Saturday for you.
It's a slow Saturday night for any of us if we're on Texags not even talking about sports.
Aggie Dad Sip said:Rocky Rider said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. My dad was the superintendent of every school I ever attended and most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Wasting time on 'Ags with kids''? It must be a slow Saturday for you.
It's a slow Saturday night for any of us if we're on Texags not even talking about sports.
Pop quiz:
How many genders are there?
I don't think you know me.
Rocky Rider said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. My dad was the superintendent of every school I ever attended and most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Wasting time on 'Ags with kids''? It must be a slow Saturday for you.
HEY!!!
I can read your posts!
RUDE!
I feel attacked!
You can turn off signatures, btw
Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
I've worked in public schools for 3 years. I've heard many so there's that.
Jack Squat 83 said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Rocky Rider said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ag with kids said:Aggie Dad Sip said:Ellis Wyatt said:
Talarico is a radical leftist and anti-Christian. People see through that.
Ellis, in your mind everyone to the left of you is a radical leftist anti-christian. People see through that.
And we see that you're a pro-trans in elementary schools bathroom supporter...
Wait...see how bad that sounds?
C'mon man. Is that really a thing? I have lived in Texas all my life. Coke County, Bandera County, Crockett County, and Travis County. My dad was the superintendent of every school I ever attended and most of my family are career educators. My wife and kid also attended Texas public schools. I have never heard a single person I've ever known complain about trans people in elementary schools. I can't even give you a "nice try" on that one. It's just lazy fear mongering.
Wasting time on 'Ags with kids''? It must be a slow Saturday for you.
It's a slow Saturday night for any of us if we're on Texags not even talking about sports.
Pop quiz:
How many genders are there?
Twelvetyeleventeen?
You can turn off signatures, btw
Words have meaning. Talarico does not believe in the God I believe in and certainly is not reading the actual Bible.
Texas GOP runoff turnout is running hotter than expected.
— Jason Corley (@JasonCorley78) May 24, 2026
EV + mail finished around 829k, well above our mid-stream 534k snapshot. If early vote represents roughly 60–65% of the final electorate, total turnout could land near 1.3M and closer to 60% of March, not the ~1.05 to… https://t.co/J8euyGgFrr
Those are interesting data points. In a Foxnews interview this morning, Paxton was acting and sounding like he's already won. Pulled all of his attack ads against Cornyn and is now focused exclusively on defeating Talarico.
Sounds like it may be a lot closer than he is assuming.
Sounds like it may be a lot closer than he is assuming.
northeastag said:
Those are interesting data points. In a Foxnews interview this morning, Paxton was acting and sounding like he's already won. Pulled all of his attack ads against Cornyn and is now focused exclusively on defeating Talarico.
Sounds like it may be a lot closer than he is assuming.
He pulled his attack ads because the GOP chair asked him and Cornyn to stop and save it for Talarico. Cornyn, like the whiny ***** he is, said he wouldn't stop them.
maybe the party shouldn't have poured over $100 million just trying to to beat another republican to begin withAg with kids said:BMX Bandit said:
I know who it is, but your point is well taken
To me, the "Beto mania" potential is a bigger issue than any skeletons Paxton has.
I think the issue is the "Beto mania" combined with the Paxton skeletons will make it a much closer race than it should be.
This will mean the Rs will have to pull money from other races to prop this one up, making other races vulnerable, too.
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