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riversedge

(80,415 posts)
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 07:34 AM 8 hrs ago

Trump explicitly threatens to take away choice from Texas GOP voters



Trump explicitly threatens to take away choice from #Texas GOP voters

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Trump explicitly threatens to take away choice from Texas GOP voters

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"We have an easy to beat, Radical Left Opponent, [Rep. James Talarico] and we have to TOTALLY FOCUS on putting him away, quickly and decisively!" Trump posted. "Both John and Ken ran great races, but not good enough. Now, this one, must be PERFECT!"



...........Trump promised an endorsement on the condition that the loser of his unilateral choice drop out and take away the choice from GOP voters in Texas.


"My Endorsements within the Republican Party have been virtually insurmountable!" he said. "It is such an honor to realize and say that almost everyone I Endorse WINS, and wins by a lot, especially in Texas! I will be making my Endorsement soon, and will be asking the candidate that I don’t Endorse to immediately DROP OUT OF THE RACE!"

"Is that fair? We must win in November!!!" Trump added. "Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP."




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SSJVegeta

(2,736 posts)
1. I like how he accuses Talarico of being extremist in a ststement where he proves himself to be extremist
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 07:39 AM
8 hrs ago

As they say about every accusation being a confession

AnnaLee

(1,374 posts)
2. Explains a lot.
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 09:02 AM
6 hrs ago

If Republican voters don't think they have a right to vote or choose their own representatives, it explains why they are rabid to remove the right to vote from their competition. Net result, no one has the right to vote, Trump choses who represents all districts, redrawn, if necessary, in all states in the US.

FakeNoose

(41,153 posts)
3. The net result is that Talarico gets a 2-month head start against either Repuke
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 09:08 AM
6 hrs ago

... and let's all rejoice in the fact that Chump's endorsement of ANYONE is pretty nearly the kiss of death.

RussBLib

(10,541 posts)
5. So natch, he claims his endorsements are GOLD
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 10:17 AM
5 hrs ago

So fucking tired of the constant lying and puffed-up egoism.

Humility? Hahahaha

https://russblib.blogspot.com/?m=1

FakeNoose

(41,153 posts)
6. The Repukes are so weak that their own incumbent Ken Paxton can't win 50%
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 10:57 AM
4 hrs ago

How bad is that? Well we know the answer ... it's bad!

Even if Paxton manages to beat Cornyn in the run-off primary, he's behind the 8-ball for the general election. I'm not a Texas voter, but if I were, I'd be mighty wary of Chump coming in and taking credit for either candidate at the last minute.

I will donate to Talarico's campaign very soon.

everyonematters

(4,087 posts)
4. Trump's approval rating in Texas is actually underwater, 45 - 49.
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 10:04 AM
5 hrs ago

That means the endorsement should hurt the endorsee, according to kxan on Feb 28th.

LetMyPeopleVote

(178,363 posts)
7. This plan is NOT going to work
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 12:26 PM
3 hrs ago

Neither Cornyn nor Paxton would withdraw if trump nominated the other candidate


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