3 'IFS' here, but if we end up with 51 Senate seats (likely IMHO) and 218 House seats (HARD), and if

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8. FWIW, there was a third candidate in the Democratic primary this year

and she had a similar agenda as Cisneros. She was also a better candidate (at least on paper) with real world and public service experience since she was several years older than Cisneros. However, the voters in CD-28 chose Cuellar and neither of us is in the position to question that decision since we don't reside in that district.

I doubt that Cuellar will ever be the deciding vote on any abortion related legislation so I'm not as worried as you are. Any legislation passed by a GOP-controlled House on abortion will be vetoed by the President so Henry Cuellar's vote isn't going to change anything.

It's in situations like this (where we wish for better) that I'm reminded of the Serenity Prayer. Provided that he remains in good health Henry Cuellar will be the representative for TX CD-28 for the next two years. There will be a primary in 2024, but for now Cuellar is who the congressional district wants and I respect the choice the voters made. All of the "what ifs" should be deposited in the trash can where they rightfully belong. Those that don't accept the results of the primary, runoff, and general election aren't much different than the MAGAts that refuse to accept their losses.