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i think they’re more worried about jasmine crockett so they blew this dude up
I've been following this race since it started and I heartily disagree. I think Talarico's positions are largely to the left of Crockett. He's also better at weaving his policy positions into his life story and creating a hopeful image of the future, and is definitely a better orator.
He's one of the only politicians I know regularly hammering Christian nationalism and oligarchy and who openly condemns what's happening in Gaza. Crockett doesn't talk about any of that. Don't get me wrong, I think Crockett is great, and would vote for her in a heartbeat against most other candidates.
Also, Talarico's been in this race way longer than Crockett, who jumped in after Colin Allred dropped out, so Talarico's campaign in Texas has been much larger than hers from the beginning.
i’m just not jazzed about another christian straight white dude for the senate. diversity is important.
Nope, picking the best candidate regardless of their skin or sex or height or religion or other irrelevant characteristics is the only right choice.
Naturally trends in those categories will tend to adhere to their representation in society. If there are more tall white males pursuing political positions, than the best option will tend to be a tall white male.
And that shouldn't matter.