James Talarico schedules virtual rally with Texas Together

Larry Tenney20

YuP Paxton has won 3 straight statewide elections as TX Attorney General even though voters know he's a corrupt sleaze

SnickerSnacker18

In a perfect world, beating Ken Paxton should be an easy win He's the absolute worst of the worst -- and yet, he continues to stay in power He's just like Trump -- He keeps "failing upward".

Independent Voter15

Regardless, Paxton being the nominee is probably best case scenario for Texas Dems. Has a lot more baggage than Cornyn.

Judy Stahl14

This is as good as it's going to get for the good guys. Git 'er done, Texas!!!! #Talarico

How did we get to this point?8

I’m no longer a Texas resident and so can’t vote there, but I’ll be donating to Talarico’s campaign.

saskatquach.bsky.social7

Texas: where intelligence goes to die.

stevethdemocrat6

One would believe, but we lost to fuckin CancunCruz at a particularly low point in his despicably depressing life. And then there's da gov.....😒 Texas is a little off

Scott Uhl - North Texas (D)5

Every @texasdemocrats.bsky.social should be thinking about block-walking and phone-banking on behalf of @jamestalarico.bsky.social next August - November 3, 2026 ✅

lynnieltd.bsky.social5

Voter turnout needs to be way better than the 23% Nebraska had.

Emperor Dan5

Last day to register is October 5, 2026 Take the House, take the Senate, restore sanity.

Holli Winters5

All of Paxton's nastiest sins and crimes need to be in the forefront.

D&P4

Donate if you can. Volunteer if you can. Knock doors if you can (and safe). Talk to family or neighbors if you can. Do something. Talarico for Texas Senate!

benbanks82.bsky.social4

The general election polling I've seen suggests that it doesn't make too much of a difference. Talarico is competitive because it's (probably) a blue wave year. No more. No less.

tejasjeferino.bsky.social3

Can he promise not to talk about banning guns for the next several months including and up to the election?

Auntie Em3

How do you get through to Paxton voters? He’s as corrupt and amoral as can be, but they vote for him. Texas is irredeemable.

Real Major PITA2

In light of the Paxton win, I would hope it stiffens Cornyns spine and finally stands up to DJT. It is a gift and I hope Texans can rise to the challenge

Lollioness2

Fortunately Talarico is easy to support. He's clean as a surgical theatre.

Democracy Matters2

Donate, register voters, get voters to the polls - if Texas Dems vote, we win!

CHRIS MONTROSE2

He will someone i will donate to.

prhaven.bsky.social2

What is wrong with those voters?????

Pere Jes2

If Talarico loses in November we probably need to throw in the towel. It'll mean there's obviously people who will follow trump right off a cliff and take the rest of us with them.

rreardon.bsky.social2

Does not have to be home run Scoring on error will do

0G2

“Denial is not just a river in Egypt.” -Mark Twain

86472

I’d love to see Paxton lose but there are so many GOP people there. Good luck.

suehennessy.bsky.social2

Since Elon is back, his candidates seem to winning. Mere coincidence?

arekyyz.bsky.social2

Good luck to you. History, and idiocy of the electorate, is not in your favour, but here’s to being very very very wrong.

BevanN2

an underhanded pitch in baseball obviously means something very different to what it means in cricket! ⚾️🏏🙂 youtube.com/shorts/YHvkr...

DianaResists2

Lying bastard Paxton claims Talarico is a vegan, wants open borders and supports sex change operations for children. ALL LIES.

Mike, the baptist.2

Why do people think republicans will vote anything other than Republican?

Dan Sterner2

$27 million raised in first quarter already historic

Wino Cat2

Constantly reminding everyone what kind of garbage Paxton is important.

Baja Arizona. We fight on.45

Get off your butts and get out the vote Texas Dems and Independents!

coconutlizard.bsky.social45

Paxton is so gross and disgusting

jash725.bsky.social29

Ken Paxton is a crook and that’s why trump endorsed him. If republicans win in November there will be nothing but crooks in government. We are a shithole country now. We’ll be even worse if that happens.

Scott Graubard29

If Jesus ran as a Democrat in Texas he would lose.

Matt Leeds23

Texas is in play to flip 💙. Talarico can beat Paxton! When the FELON endorses a candidate they always lose in a general election!

John D ❌👑22

And another Republican Senator pissed off at Trump but still in office until January 2027 !!

Boycott Fox and Twitter 🇺🇦21

I have zero confidence in Texas.

Dark-Chocolate19

Not surprised Paxton won. What does surprise me is the margin Paxton won by - 63% - 37%. Shocking Republicans would support him as they did. Then I remembered we are talking about Texas.

Perpetually Perplexed14

On the one hand, yay for the Democratic chances, but on the other hand, God damn. It's depressing that Republicans pick this guy, and it's terrifying to imagine him winning.

K Wilde12

Please explain the math of how Paxton (who just now crushed Cornyn) has a better chance of losing against Talarico than the one he just crushed. I truly am asking for someone to help me understand this. Texans LOVE Paxton and think Cornyn was a traitor. (I live there, so sadly, I have to hear it)

Catherine McLeod11

Yall don’t understand Texas republicans. Trump and Paxton are their heroes

Darlene10

Republicans voted for another criminal and adulterer. I will be voting for James Talarico.

Kevin Flanagan8

Sadly with Primaries they have low turnout. Only the “die hard” show up. Which is why this occurred. The DNC best not mess this up. James seems very genuine and with his faith background stands a good chance of changing over people.

julesp1.bsky.social8

It’s TX they love to punch themselves in the face

Morbidly a Beast ↗️7

This has an additional layer of potential upside because Cornyn is still a voting Senator who just got fully backstabbed by Trump.

CCinNC🌻📚🏖️🏡 🐕 🌊6

I’m not holding my breath. I remember Beto.

@edominow.bsky.social6

Every registered democrat needs in Texas needs to vote Talarico in November so we can get Paxton out once and for all.

Vera J Scarlotti5

Wow Texas Republicans are really shitty people.

stuckintraffic3.bsky.social5

Good he can be beat in the general election. Talarico received more votes in the primary than the of combined voters in this race. Dems and independents will be ready in November and we can say goodbye to both Cornyn and Paxton.

Bobbie4

I’m voting for James Talarico and hopefully he will win.We don’t need another corrupt politician running our state.Cruz and Paxton 🤦‍♀️. I may have to move if that happens.For now we need as many Dems,Independents,&sane Repubs to stay to turn this state blue.My very red county voted Biden.There is hope

Meow Yoga4

If Al Capone were still alive, Republicans would beg him to run for office. He would fit all the criteria for getting a Trump endorsement. Paxton is just a low level criminal.

Blue in Red Oklahoma4

Texas GOP voters are as stupid as the ones here in Oklahoma… whatever Trump demands.

cstucker.bsky.social4

How could anyone trust a Paxton vote? That person has no problem with this level of corruption.

Alison4

Cornyn is pathetic and sold his soul, but Paxton is a scandal-ridden perv who pals around with rapists. I guess that pretty much defines the GOP now.

Jill3

What the hell, TX Republicans? You are a sadistic bunch.

Axolotl20003

They better scrutinize this election carefully. I smell a lot of right wing interference incoming

Alana3

I live in Texas and I will tell you, we must give what we can to Talarico to keep Paxton out of office as a senator. Paxton is so evil and yet he has the backing of so many mega donors. But Cornyn was a Republican not MAGA. We are in the fight of our lives in Texas

Andrew Paugh3

Texans claim to be a state of moral Christians, but any Texan who would choose Paxton over Talarico is neither one.

TDee3

Texas is so disgusting. They picked the worst of the two terrible options. Pedo backed winner.

Escarietson3

If the Democrats lose this election then Texas will truly be a lost cause.

Mr. Spades3

You cant corrupt a country thats not running. You cant spend tax money thats not coming in. The working poor & middle class run this country. Not the handful of trump & regime, oligarchy & what used to be our gov. We The People outnumber them.

🇺🇸🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦🛠️🗽💪🏻⚖️3

I can agree with this. James Talarico is up to this war.

Mavis Lee3

Ken Paxton shows what the REPUBLICAN PARTY is.. it's up to the rest of Texans to show what TEXAS is! C'mon Texas, the GOP has turned on America..They turned on YOU... it's time for AMERICANS to take this country BACK! Let's Do it! #VoteBlueVoteYOU!

rhus003

Do not underestimate Texans, they are notorious for voting against their own interest.

barbarav123.bsky.social3

James Taletico wil win In

kybluedem.bsky.social3

Hell MAGAts in Texas are as batshit crazy as they are here in Kentucky

Caroline P2

Except Talarico isn't a criminal, grifting, adulterer! Seems that's what bible belt TX likes! 🙄

StrangeLove2

Is it now a requirement for people to have a criminal record to run in the GOP?

Forever Young and in Denial2

Were I a decent Republican, which is no longer a thing, I would campaign for Talarico.

dublinblues.bsky.social2

My friend calls Paxton the one-eyed fornicator. Can’t believe he beat Cornyn by so much!

Peace2

💯 Paxton will want to BREAK the Constitution and DESTROY the Republic!! If he wins Texas should immediately demand it become TWO STATES!!

hopelaughlove.bsky.social2

wow- Paxton won primary? THIS WILL BE THE LARGEST $ General Election in USA history- if we have all these billions- why none for healthcare, medicaid, medicare, vets, SNAP, public schools…🤷🏽‍♀️

Lexx Moya2

Feels like republicans think corruption is a badge of honor. Sticking it to themselves and cheering

Hand in my soul2

I cannot believe these voters. Absolute disgraceful.

Sparky MD/PhD2

Paxtons gonna arrest Talarico. He’s gonna play super dirty and illegal.

Ryan2

Who knew Texas republicans would be the most servile, meek and subservient voters. Blindly vote for whoever a NY billionaire makeup enthusiast tells them to, without question.

Cats & Monsters2

So, can we say this isn’t about the economy or whatever and say Texans (and Republicans in general) are OK with morally bankrupt white men because they prefer that to liberty and justice for ALL

Melissa NicWitch of Clan Witch2

Texas Republicans are in competition with all other Republicans to see who is most irredeemable.

wihsal.bsky.social2

Reminder folks in Texas. Paxton is corrupt and protects pedophiles.

Oh Hell No2

Repubs sure love their corrupt politicians.

John Lehman 🇨🇦2

While it's for the best, what is the hold that a lame duck Trump has on these people. Are they not looking ahead? Their ignorance is glowing bright. It's amazing.

kikitsa.bsky.social2

If a truly devout Christian man like Talarico can't defeat an adulterer and crooked politician like Paxton, I don't think I'll see a Democrat win a statewide election in Texas in my lifetime.

Karla21

How sick do people have to be to choose Paxton?

Huggers238

He might be the most corrupt politician in Texas, but c'mon. America? The bar is sooooo looooow.

Arlene Hirsch6

Trump is the most corrupt. Paxton is a close second.

Craig Sievert6

Worse than trump? Hard to believe.

La Pionera ✊🏽5

Christians would vote for the devil if Jesus showed up as anti Trump. They’re in the upside down and we all suffer

indie55.bsky.social4

Paxton's wealth while in office has gone up by 7000% according records and Cornyn's website dedicated to the impeached Paxton.

prayingmantes.bsky.social3

Texans are like rabid animals, could go either way.

Barbara Mack2

Paxton and Trump are physically falling apart, and both are corrupt as hell. The Republican voters elected criminals which Both are.Both look like 50 miles of bad road.

Colonnella Valeria2

Hate to be a downer but we all know how this one ends…ugh.

Gimme_Covfefe12

Don’t be a hater. This is the best outcome for Dems. Paxton is pond scum and everyone in Texas knows it. Cornyn was just old and boring and probably would have won again in November. Let’s go Talarico!

YvetteJR718☮️💙♋️ ♎️❌11

If I were a woman of childbearing age in Texas I would leave the state if Paxton wins. He’s absolutely reprehensible in every way possible. He’s a disaster for women & minorities. ☮️💙💔

MaryES.bsky.social 😻💙📎8

I think between Paxton and Coryn, Talarico has a better chance to beat Paxton since he’s not an incumbent.

DianaResists8

Lying bastard Paxton claims Talarico is a vegan, wants open borders and supports sex change operations for children. ALL LIES.

habitualcreature.bsky.social8

Don’t just rely on hope! Get everyone you know, to vote Talarico! Get anyone you know that’s not a DonnieFan, to vote for Talarico. Help them ones not registered yet, to get that done! We need a Blue Tsunami, not just a ‘Wave’!

Robert Karsten7

The majority of Republicans love voting for criminals.

El Intrepido rides again5

We live in the land of Shit 💩 Eating Christians !! The only Family Value our neighbors care about is PROTECTING child RAPISTS !!

marksmithresister.bsky.social4

I think that the fellow Texans who did that did Talarico & the Dems a favor in nominating someone who couldn't be separated from Trump with a crowbar.

Austin Red4

We have to work our asses off to get Talarico to win, and I think we can do it.

isogsargent.bsky.social4

A good Texan v a corrupt asshole Texan. Hmmmm. Tough choice.

Screaming Pika4

It amazes me that some people are so lost in the bullshit they hear that they lose any sense of survival. Cornyn was not a good guy but Paxton is an unrepentant crook.

Fact Check everything!4

This gives Talarico a greater advantage to win the senate race!! This is good news!

RobertCalifornia816@bsky.social3

He better not do the “he goes low, i go high” deal….Texans have voted against their own self interests for 30 years, ATTACK him

Ted Frank3

Texas has a lot of hate.

Tony G3

I hope so too, but I’m not counting on it.

Anubis Primal3

You very unserious Texans should have chosen Crockett

Blue Gal3

They already know how to cheat if Paxton beat Cornyn. Talerico doesn’t stand a chance, unless 80% of Texans vote.

Adjunct Angel2

that is kinda the thing though, paxton is the trump endorsed candidate... which historically makes him much more likely to lose. even in other countries, if trump likes a candidate they are very likely to lose. so if you want a certain party to lose in the real election, picking the bad one is best

Barbara2

pray he does!Texas as to smarten up.

End Times2

These are not normal times nor normal people, who constantly chooses misfits and criminals to be their leaders, end time stuff, and another reason for black athletes to reconsider where they take their talents, not all money is good money. They may not leave those racist states with their lives.

neverseemecoming.bsky.social2

it's bigger than one person. Over 500,000 people have declared they are moral garbage, think about that and the rot our country has become, rooting for bad guys????

Essence of RBG 🦋2

Paxton bloomin well should not win!

Nina Rodham Clinton2

Talarico has a much better chance to defeat Paxton than he did Cornyn.

churchlady3202

Pro tip - you have a ton of repair work to do with Black women. Get going.

Minngurl2

I hope he can too.

First Wordle Problems37

BlueSky needs to do Talarico a favor and keep our mouths shut indefinitely lol. Whatever he’s gotta do to Glonzo Jesus his way to victory we are GOING to be fine with it.

Sean15

Exactly correct. In Texas, motivated Republicans will beat motivated Democrats statewide. But Paxton is such slime there is a real chance non-diehards will opt to skip voting for Senator. This could let Talarico eke out a win if the Democrats really push.

SE Gyges14

they got like 10-20% of their vote share from crossovers in recent specials in texas.

Robert Black14

Yeah this is a good line, when Cornyn just lost his primary to Ken fucking Paxton

Dumbstash9

Appealing to them is a way to lower negative polarization and get them to at least stay home.

Paul Tree8

Talarico is running in a Trump +14 state, he should be saying and doing a lot of things that are unpopular on BlueSky! Hump a gun, drink oil, etc.

SirFox8

I think Democrats or their associated superPACs have absolutely missed the boat for decades on that. They should be creating a permission structure for Red voters to fuck off. "Paxton screwed you over and he's going to do it again. He doesn't care what party you're in. Stay home this November."

Gabriel R Johnson, novelist5

Also, for literally everyone, "everyone is welcome here" is a better message than "lol eat shit and kill yourself"

economymedicine.bsky.social3

Being nice to the Cornyn voters might also get some of them to not worry enough about Talarico to just stay home because voting for Paxton sucks

SteveFromSC3

Careful now… The BlueSky People’s Worker’s Brigade will show up and call you a fascist and declare that the only way to win in Texas is to nominate Bernie Sanders…

Dave Fortin2

Fetterman is a senator because he went to every county in PA and ensured that his GOP opponent couldn't run up the score in the R-leaning ones. HRC lost some counties in 2016 by 95-5. Fetterman prevented that, and it helped to have a freak like Oz as his opponent. His worst county was 74-23.

Priscilla Maloney2

The key is recognizing the inherent danger of the "strategy" of thinking "oh he's so awful...they'll stay home...". We are in a whole new reality now on that gambit and btw-it didn't work in '16, it barely worked in '20, and did not work at all in '24.

lawngnomesorceress2

i mean, Rehmet's win in the state senate 9 runoff had a surprisingly large number of former R voters switch sides. or it might have been Rs switching to the Dem primary later that spring, but theres actually been some flipping going on

NANCY OSHEA 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇬🇱🌈👩‍⚖️7

Trump did the Democrats a solid favor by endorsing that obnoxious snot weasel Ken Paxton. This is the year for Texas to flip blue.

AvocadoTexas7

I don’t think people commenting under this post understand how much Texas loves people like Paxton and the current president. You have to be here to get it.

NurseGenius5

Ok James now I will donate

Xenomorph5

Best shot Talarico has. Sad that someone like Paxton can even hold public office.

danstrack95.bsky.social5

Talarico has got to be happy. Couldn’t ask for a better match up.

all-mischief.bsky.social4

I can hear Talirco cheering all the way in Sf

DrGigiB4

What kind of people live in Texas?? Voting for such a corrupt sleazeball

noahs-arc0602.bsky.social2

I think the hardcore Cornyn folks won’t bother voting at all in November . But once again republicans proved they prefer the crooks and theives it’s no surprise

kellymcdonald.bsky.social3

It is very hard to vote in Texas. I say this as a white person. Also, while many Texans claim to be Christian, they aren’t. Paxton is a sleaze bag and people still voted for him. The Democrats have never invested any money in getting the message out in Texas.

schatzkin.bsky.social3

It’s hard to believe that many of the 75% of the electorate who are not MAGAt Republicans will vote for this heinous crook. But, America 2026 is a weird and sad place.

Hieronymus McGillicuddy2

I wouldn't bet on it. Paxton has been winning statewide elections since 2014, and most of them haven't been close. And he's been under indictment pretty much the whole time. The Texas voters don't care.

prairiehouse.bsky.social2

He's a Zionist, so unqualified.

Ujts ide realyda ouy wocrda2

Me about a certain hive mind who will crashout when he wins:

I am The Mal2

They love their criminals down south, though; the bigger the better, I always heard.

Kevin Shay33

James Tallowrico they’ll call him

Lost In The Supermarket10

First in line at Franklin's every morning, that Talarico!

Citizen Platano 🇵🇷7

I would love to eat as much brisket as he is about to eat though it can be tough to see someone else living one’s dreams

Kate Jagger6

There’s a steakhouse around Amarillo where if you sit at this table set on a platform and devour like a 50 Oz steak and all The sides within some time Limit, you get your meal free.

Jacquie5

Remember those like mid-00s ads of women in bikinis eating burgers?

pcrritesgood.bsky.social4

Honestly, Talarico should use George W Bush's strategy and just refuse to get out-Texaned.

Uncle Tifa3

Meat maxxing, if you will.

Paulie2

Rooting for you from Oregon. You can eat as healthy as you please because we need people like you to live for a long time to clean up this mess they’ve made.

Mark Santana2

This is exactly how you fight back. You don’t film a spot eating BBQ. You throw a haymaker to change the narrative.

CupcakeYOW2

I hope he loses in the most spectacular and humiliating way. By an irrefutable landslide.

AMPTsuper3

Absolutely agree. Visited two comedy clubs on a recent trip to Texas and the comedians chewed up the Republicans and spit 'em out and the audience roared! Think the GOP are terrified of Talarico, not just in Texas. He walks the talk. bsky.app/profile/bria...