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71. You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:19 PM

18 hrs ago

Sunnyskies said nothing approaching that. You opt to misunderstand their post and act as if they are the problem. Maybe skip discussions like these if all you can do is snark and be disingenuous.

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A tweet from Jasmine Crockett [View all] Nittersing 20 hrs ago OP

Post removed Post removed 20 hrs ago #1

Curious....what would you like to see different? I would love to see a more progressive walkingman 20 hrs ago #5

Its Not About Texas Sunnyskies801 20 hrs ago #16

I hear your frustration. What policies should the Democratic Party be putting forth... Ol Janx Spirit 19 hrs ago #33

Totally agree here sboatcar 19 hrs ago #55

When I see/hear Ms. Crockett speak - I hear Barbara Jordan Dan 17 hrs ago #85

EXCELLENT commentary, Dan. B.See 15 hrs ago #110

When I see/her her spesk, I hear a Progressive who is a tough fighter, soldierant 3 hrs ago #124

Constructive suggestions should always be welcome 🙏 surfered 16 hrs ago #99

Personally I'd like to see Talarico bring Crockett into his organization... CaptainTruth 16 hrs ago #100

"Cute?" No, actually very professional n/t leftstreet 20 hrs ago #9

You didn't read my reply. Sunnyskies801 20 hrs ago #20

Oh, okay n/t leftstreet 20 hrs ago #23

The Democratic Party ran Kamala Harris for President of America mysteryowl 19 hrs ago #52

apparently that sentiment is considered "offensive" Skittles 14 hrs ago #112

What could the Party do to solve this problem? surfered 16 hrs ago #102

I hope the Texas Democratic party and the DSC and DNC karynnj 20 hrs ago #10

I like her too MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #58

So any black woman running should automatically win? Happy Hoosier 20 hrs ago #12

Never Said That Sunnyskies801 20 hrs ago #22

Don't vote "automatically," vote strategically. sop 19 hrs ago #44

I think Talerico recognizes that damage. Happy Hoosier 19 hrs ago #53

She didn't say black wimen were entitled to ein happy feet 19 hrs ago #36

Don't pre-apologize JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #88

Including white christian men. niyad 19 hrs ago #48

Entitled... just wow padah513 19 hrs ago #49

I'm trying to interpret the post another way Happy Hoosier 19 hrs ago #61

As long as Talarico JustAnotherGen 17 hrs ago #89

Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #95

I'm not talking about TEXAS Dems JustAnotherGen 16 hrs ago #101

No it's not entitlement - it's anger TBF 18 hrs ago #69

Interesting, isn't it, how B.See 15 hrs ago #111

You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem violasays 18 hrs ago #71

Well, worse things could happen... thought crime 4 hrs ago #122

Huh? malaise 20 hrs ago #14

Why do her posts stay at the number 22? twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #32

I wondered the same thing. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #40

My first thought. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #39

I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled mountain grammy 20 hrs ago #17

Post removed Post removed 20 hrs ago #24

yes WE are.. that is all. mountain grammy 20 hrs ago #26

I am glad you don't live in Texas. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #31

Exactly. We shared similar thoughts at the same time. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #38

That's right. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #57

Does she have to be ready to endorse Talarico today? Ilikepurple 18 hrs ago #72

THANK YOU! violasays 18 hrs ago #75

It's totally gross BaronChocula 17 hrs ago #90

Do you live in Texas? hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #78

So we just get one? violasays 18 hrs ago #84

Why do I have to live in Texas to suggest listening to a viewpont? Ilikepurple 17 hrs ago #93

Because if you don't live in Texas, you don't understand how things work down here. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #104

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". ShazzieB 16 hrs ago #98

She already HAS endorsed Talarico--- except perhaps to label it as an 'endorsement' ! Jack Valentino 8 hrs ago #119

And he is a hammer who can smash the evil in Christain Nationalists which may stop the gop taking them for granted... GreenWave 18 hrs ago #74

Jasmine Crockett was clearly tryingto keep the party united, because of the BIG picture. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #35

EXACTLY! Sometimes people forget that an election is a choice between A or B groundloop 19 hrs ago #46

"No candidate is going to perfectly align with everything you want or believe." yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #97

You and I are most definitely on the same page. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #63

I am not a new poster violasays 18 hrs ago #73

It shows 64 posts. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #105

We are indeed on the same page on all the issues you covered. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #94

Well said! Mme. Defarge 15 hrs ago #108

I inow you can't reply here... Happy Hoosier 19 hrs ago #56

I'm a white woman and I hear you. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #64

I understand what you are saying but the only thing I can offer is this Escurumbele 19 hrs ago #65

If you followed this primary election, you know it had nothing at all to do with that. lees1975 18 hrs ago #70

There is also this video here on DU that explains some of what happened in Dallas County Escurumbele 18 hrs ago #77

He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election. lees1975 17 hrs ago #96

Wrong place Keepthesoulalive 18 hrs ago #82

I love her. She is such a class act. Vinca 20 hrs ago #2

We need her back in government. wnylib 20 hrs ago #6

Absolutely. She would have been elected in a nanosecond in one of the sane states. Vinca 20 hrs ago #15

Exactly! But, sadly, she is in TX. nt City Lights 20 hrs ago #19

We don't want to lose her! She is more than welcome to my state (WA)! thought crime 3 hrs ago #123

True. In the TX general election, Talarico has wnylib 20 hrs ago #25

It's true. It doesn't make it right...it's just reality. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #41

Agree. wnylib 18 hrs ago #67

Maybe not in MN, either. Ocelot II 19 hrs ago #54

I didn't realize that. wnylib 18 hrs ago #68

Omar would get my vote and I live in Greg Stanton's district AZProgressive 13 hrs ago #118

As AG RetiredParatrooper 19 hrs ago #50

Thank you Jasmine. FalloutShelter 20 hrs ago #3

i am glad this potentially divisive primary ended with a handshake rampartd 20 hrs ago #4

Class Act Happy Hoosier 20 hrs ago #7

According to something I read yesterday somewhere, her "future" is to niyad 19 hrs ago #51

DURec leftstreet 20 hrs ago #8

Good one on Jasmine Crockett peggysue2 20 hrs ago #11

K&R sadly for, two good candidates running against each other. UTUSN 20 hrs ago #13

Well done! ananda 20 hrs ago #18

I hope Crockett soon gets back in Congress. She is a breath of fresh air sorely needed. Lonestarblue 20 hrs ago #21

Agreed. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #42

She remains in Congress through the end of 2026. Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #76

I'm surprised and a bit sad she didn't win this election.... Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #27

Now, THAT'S how class is done! (nt) GiqueCee 20 hrs ago #28

She's a class act and deserves a political future in Texas somewhere. surfered 20 hrs ago #29

I am really happy to see this. She's shown she is a champion with this! hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #30

Agreed! yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #43

She works within the confines of our government. Despite good intentions and hard work she is limited. twodogsbarking 19 hrs ago #34

They should both fight to make sure that every vote cast in Dallas County is counted. RandySF 19 hrs ago #37

Exactly. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #45

I hope we will have the opportunity to hear her biting wit in the future. NNadir 19 hrs ago #47

Pure class Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #59

She has a future Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #60

A true stateswoman. nt Trueblue Texan 19 hrs ago #62

I voted for her, but... CapnSteve 18 hrs ago #66

The Texas Supreme Court's edict in the middle of voting really pissed me off. ificandream 18 hrs ago #79

So late last night they were still going to count many ballots senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #81

Jasmine has already conceded. I didn't see the final tally to know whether they did or didn't. ificandream 17 hrs ago #92

This doubles my admiration for her. Mister Ed 18 hrs ago #80

I'm sorry, but no sympathy from me biocube 18 hrs ago #83

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh 13 hrs ago #116

Thank you for posting the text of the tweet mdbl 17 hrs ago #86

He got the Colbert Bump. Simple as that LiberalLovinLug 17 hrs ago #87

Her most recent tweet 'The work continues' Torchlight 17 hrs ago #91

An Example of a Specific Policy Aepps22 16 hrs ago #103

Exactly. Trump/MAGA's whole DEI narrative B.See 14 hrs ago #113

FORMIDABLE! Mme. Defarge 16 hrs ago #106

Thank you, Representative Crockett. blogslug 16 hrs ago #107

Ohh.. I started crying because This is Cha 15 hrs ago #109

Classy, professional and smart. n/t TygrBright 13 hrs ago #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 13 hrs ago #115

Big Blue Wave's reply to Jasmine Crockett: red dog 1 13 hrs ago #117

I wanted James to take that race kwolf68 8 hrs ago #120

What a gracious tweet! summer_in_TX 6 hrs ago #121