Whoopaggie said:

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He also believes in Trans abortion rights, there are 6 genders, and that God is non binary.

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Well God is one in three persons, so, I do think that makes him non-binary.

What is the law in Texas if he drops out?

I think that is a very real possibility.

We need to keep our mouths pretty shut about this until it's too late for him to be replaced if he drops out or gets Arkansided.

BusterAg said:

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What is the law in Texas if he drops out?

I think that is a very real possibility.

We need to keep our mouths pretty shut about this until it's too late for him to be replaced if he drops out or gets Arkansided.

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Good question. IDK.

aggiehawg said:

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BusterAg said:

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What is the law in Texas if he drops out?

I think that is a very real possibility.

We need to keep our mouths pretty shut about this until it's too late for him to be replaced if he drops out or gets Arkansided.

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Good question. IDK.

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I think we have this:

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Election Code Section 145.035
Withdrawn, Deceased, or Ineligible Candidate's Name Omitted from Ballot
A candidate's name shall be omitted from the ballot if the candidate withdraws, dies, or is declared ineligible on or before the 74th day before election day.

Sec. 145.036. FILLING VACANCY IN NOMINATION.
(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (b-1), if a candidate's name is to be omitted from the ballot under Section 145.035, the political party's state, district, county, or precinct executive committee, as appropriate for the particular office, may nominate a replacement candidate to fill the vacancy in the nomination.

(b) An executive committee may make a replacement nomination following a withdrawal only if:
(1) the candidate:
(A) withdraws because of a catastrophic illness that was diagnosed after the first day after the date of the regular filing deadline for the general primary election and the illness would permanently and continuously incapacitate the candidate and prevent the candidate from performing the duties of the office sought;
and (B) files with the withdrawal request a certificate describing the illness and signed by at least two licensed physicians;
(2) no political party that held primary elections has a nominee for the office sought by the withdrawing candidate as of the time of the withdrawal;
or (3) the candidate has been elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in another elective office or has become the nominee for another office.

(b-1) An executive committee may make a replacement nomination following an administrative declaration of ineligibility under Section 145.003(f)(3) only if the replacement candidate pays the filing fee or submits a petition in lieu of a filing fee.

(c) Under the circumstances described by Subsection (b)(2), the appropriate executive committee of each political party making nominations for the general election for state and county officers may make a replacement nomination for the office sought by the withdrawing candidate.
(d) For the purpose of filling a vacancy, a majority of the committee's membership constitutes a quorum. To be nominated, a person must receive a favorable vote of a majority of the members voting. (e) A vacancy in a nomination for a district, county, or precinct office that was made by primary election may not be filled before the beginning of the term of office of the county executive committee members elected in the year in which the vacancy occurs.

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Something tells me this dude is going to come down with a "catastrophic illness" before the end of the summer.

BusterAg said:

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aggiehawg said:

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BusterAg said:

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What is the law in Texas if he drops out?

I think that is a very real possibility.

We need to keep our mouths pretty shut about this until it's too late for him to be replaced if he drops out or gets Arkansided.

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Good question. IDK.

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I think we have this:

Quote:

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Election Code Section 145.035
Withdrawn, Deceased, or Ineligible Candidate's Name Omitted from Ballot
A candidate's name shall be omitted from the ballot if the candidate withdraws, dies, or is declared ineligible on or before the 74th day before election day.

Sec. 145.036. FILLING VACANCY IN NOMINATION.
(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (b-1), if a candidate's name is to be omitted from the ballot under Section 145.035, the political party's state, district, county, or precinct executive committee, as appropriate for the particular office, may nominate a replacement candidate to fill the vacancy in the nomination.

(b) An executive committee may make a replacement nomination following a withdrawal only if:
(1) the candidate:
(A) withdraws because of a catastrophic illness that was diagnosed after the first day after the date of the regular filing deadline for the general primary election and the illness would permanently and continuously incapacitate the candidate and prevent the candidate from performing the duties of the office sought;
and (B) files with the withdrawal request a certificate describing the illness and signed by at least two licensed physicians;
(2) no political party that held primary elections has a nominee for the office sought by the withdrawing candidate as of the time of the withdrawal;
or (3) the candidate has been elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in another elective office or has become the nominee for another office.

(b-1) An executive committee may make a replacement nomination following an administrative declaration of ineligibility under Section 145.003(f)(3) only if the replacement candidate pays the filing fee or submits a petition in lieu of a filing fee.

(c) Under the circumstances described by Subsection (b)(2), the appropriate executive committee of each political party making nominations for the general election for state and county officers may make a replacement nomination for the office sought by the withdrawing candidate.
(d) For the purpose of filling a vacancy, a majority of the committee's membership constitutes a quorum. To be nominated, a person must receive a favorable vote of a majority of the members voting. (e) A vacancy in a nomination for a district, county, or precinct office that was made by primary election may not be filled before the beginning of the term of office of the county executive committee members elected in the year in which the vacancy occurs.

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Something tells me this dude is going to come down with a "catastrophic illness" before the end of the summer.

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Probably AIDS. From a shady theater.

Thanks. Didn't think Dems could go the New Jersey route when Torricelli dropped out because he was indicted and it was after the time for withdrawal by law. But NJ is a Blue State, laws are piffle to them.

samurai_science said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Both are still better than Talarico, miles better. Also this thread is about the Democrat

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Sure, but that's not the point. The point is ALL polling data suggests Talarico cannot beat Cornyn, but he has a real chance to beat Paxton and would beat Hunt.

RED AG 98 said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Sorry, not following this line of reasoning for the primary at all.

Vote for change in the primary.
Hold your nose and vote country as necessary during the general.

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Talarico polls very favorably against Hunt and Paxton. He gets crushed by Cornyn.

Infection_Ag11 said:

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samurai_science said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Both are still better than Talarico, miles better. Also this thread is about the Democrat

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Sure, but that's not the point. The point is ALL polling data suggests Talarico cannot beat Cornyn, but he has a real chance to beat Paxton and would beat Hunt.

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I am fine with whomever destroys Democrats, I wish we had a better option but we dont.

BusterAg said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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I'm pretty sure a yellow dog could beat Talarico.

This guys is an absolute looney. He is going to get shredded by a mile.

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All current polling shows him neck and neck with Paxton and beating Hunt.

Infection_Ag11 said:

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RED AG 98 said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Sorry, not following this line of reasoning for the primary at all.

Vote for change in the primary.
Hold your nose and vote country as necessary during the general.

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Talarico polls very favorably against Hunt and Paxton. He gets crushed by Cornyn.

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I have seen that, but also seen others that show it much closer or even favorable for Paxton. In the end, I personally don't think it matters and that either would beat the false prophet handily.

And to be clear, if Trump somehow gets SAVE and recess appointments out of this I'm 1000% behind it. But Cornyn has shown before to back Trump before a vote only to backstab him when it matters.

https://www.uh.edu/hobby/primary2026/senate.pdf

Infection_Ag11 said:

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samurai_science said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Both are still better than Talarico, miles better. Also this thread is about the Democrat

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Sure, but that's not the point. The point is ALL polling data suggests Talarico cannot beat Cornyn, but he has a real chance to beat Paxton and would beat Hunt.

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Well Cornyn is almost at 90% to gain Trump's nomination on poly market so on d that happens it should be over for Paxson

oh no said:

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RED AG 98 said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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Any Texan who voted for Hunt or Paxton has no business mocking or complaining about Talarico, now or at any point in the future.

We have to stop this trend of voting for people who YOU KNOW leaves the door open to the opposition while simultaneously complaining about the opposition. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem. If Talarico wins, every person who voted for Paxton or Hunt voted for him.

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Sorry, not following this line of reasoning for the primary at all.

Vote for change in the primary.
Hold your nose and vote country as necessary during the general.

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it makes no sense at all. A Texan choosing amongst three conservatives, each with their own different flaws, in a primary where there's a chance to unseat one of them who's been ineffective for 24 years already, in no way, shape, or form should preclude ANYONE from mocking a psycho progressive sacrilege communist like Tellarco.

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100%. I bet there aren't 5 people on this very board, which itself is much more online and involved than most in politics, that can point to a single piece of legislation or thing of value that Cornyn has brought forward to the betterment of the people of Texas or the nation.

He's an empty suit and the record shows he's clearly moved left as he as aged and been in the swamp of DC the past 2 decades.

Even so, again I am for it if Trump somehow manages to get SAVE and appointments out of this deal. I'm just skeptical because Cornyn's word means absolutely nothing to me at this point.

He stated that he wants to "unite" not just Democrats, but Republicans, independents, conservatives, libertarians, and everyone else that hates Trump.

I don't like Paxton's baggage but in action he is solid. I would rather get Cornyn out and risk the IMO small chance that Talarico wins to do it. If Talarico does win then the R's should learn the lesson - get more solid candidates. Paxton's issues should be dealt with according to the law, and if he wins perhaps he gets replaced with someone better after