Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP Senate primary runoff

Jeff Sabin35

Chronicle’s editorial position is center-left. Now if Talarico gets the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News, that’d be a stunning blow.

starman0067.bsky.social20

The fact the Chronicle did this so quickly and so far out from November speaks volumes

pegunnels.bsky.social17

Any sane Texan would support Talarico after listening to him for more than two minutes.

That Bishop Plainview Guy13

Still stunned Paxton hasn’t been run out of the state by now.

Ann10

Kind of early for endorsements, but I’d say that’s a safe one. No one should endorse Paxton, but this is Texas, so some of them will.

AntifaHahaha 💙8

not unexpected. Houston is a blue city.

David Helms8

All the major Texas newspapers endorsed Beto. If you want Talarico to win, get off your ass and knock on doors and get people to vote.

Kris H6

Paxton let a pedophile off. Went after whistle blowers. Has been caught up in corruption and conspiracy. Let’s normalize not supporting criminals for office.

Sean Wick5

Yea Paxton is another human maga turd. Calling names like someone in grade school. Yes I know I get it I called names but com on it's really an accurate description.

Janeen1235

Thank you Houston Chronicle for endorsing James Talarico.

cmint728.bsky.social5

Not that I disagree with them, but it’s kind of early for a newspaper to make an endorsement, isn’t it? I get that Paxton is awful, it’s just kind of extraordinary for a major city paper to make an endorsement so early.

Lrac4

The Chronicle is woke, blah blah blah…

Atlas Shrugged4

Paxton has persecuted houston for being blue for years. Stunning would be if the chronicle endorsed paxton

Jonathan R. Hawk, ⵀⴰⵡⴽ4

I hope Texans don't vote against their own self interest yet again just to own the libs. We are way beyond that as a country.

Doyle from High School ❌👑4

Texans may deserve better but do they want it?

straightarrow67.bsky.social4

"Paxton voters know their guy reeks of moral rot. That he somehow earned millions while in public office. That his office delivered sweetheart deals in cases of child sexual abuse. " paywalled. www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endo...

LannaMick4

Despite his terrible past, Paxton has no criminal convictions, and I can only put that down to he being a Republican.....

shit-the-bed.bsky.social4

Guys, it’s not 1985, newspapers are not relevant anymore

watershipdown-723

T is a toxic gelatinous glob of all the personality traits most human beings find hideous and obscene. He and Elon undoubtedly rigged the 2024 election. Let's join together and file a massive, $1T class action lawsuit against him for destroying the people's property and nation. 1 final bankruptcy!

mizteo.bsky.social3

Why is this stunning? The Chronicle has historically leaned left and Paxton is corrupt. It's a great endorsement but it's hardly earth shattering

demrep.bsky.social3

Texans, get rid of sexfrico in November from representing Texas.

Stan (Sol)3

Paxton I only wins with Texans voting party instead of the human being.

kcmarca.bsky.social3

Paxton a criminal, not shocking Trump endorsed him. Did he pardon him too?🤔😆

squeakywheat05.bsky.social3

Texas schoolteacher and pastor vs convicted criminal and pedophile lover

Fac Americae Abire3

Republicans think Texans are so obedient that they will even elect Paxton if Republicans told them to. Texan Republicans, do you feel insulted?

anima1.bsky.social3

WOW!!! The only hope we have for MAGA is that they stay home. That they are so demoralized they just stop voting. This is the way. Demoralize, shun, shame. Make them give up on politics and let the rest of us grown ups vote for their best interests.

SammyTheCat2

Yay! It’s only right. Ken Paxton BLOWS

patricksgoldens.bsky.social2

This is a direct implication on Paxton AND Donald Trump. We'll see if Texas can pull this off. As Susan Collins would say, "I'm concerned, i'm troubled. Texas voters need to step up.

Orry K2

Great news. Texans are smart.

lavendrlvrny62.bsky.social2

This is the end …my friend 🧏‍♀️

Buddahcjcc2

Can we agree that the most dangerous thing anyone can say is not, "Im from the govt, Im here to help" but "Trust me, Im a businessman." ESPECIALLY in THIS country Gods... ppl are stupid sometimes.

@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social2

That was awesome news, I’m hoping Talarico absolutely crushes Paxton, it’s time to purge politics of all these BAD guys!

Noel Keith2

Not a coup but I agree that such is good news

ELIZE2

Game-changer in Texas politics! The Houston Chronicle's endorsement sends a clear message: Texans are tired of corruption and chaos.

trixiecochise.bsky.social2

Talarico is a breath of fresh air!! Godspeed.

gup66.bsky.social2

Stunning perhaps at the speed, but not that they endorsed a Democrat.

P Collirigger2

The Houston Chronicle is very moderate (which in Texas probably means flaming liberal) with endorsements.

bellhui1b.bsky.social2

Texans deserve better than Governor corruption, chaos, and endless scandals "Lay down with Dogs Catch Fleas!"

Hello-nature2

That’s a nice little slap to the side of cheesehead’s noggin since he supported Poxton.

blackanvil.bsky.social2

DOJ Indicts Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

abigguitar2

Let’s hope that that newspaper has that much influence with Texas voters.

That Worldly Guy2

They endorsed Obama, Clinton, and Biden. They still didn’t win TX. How many of their Dem endorsements have won and at what level? I suspect this is a whole bunch of so-what.

not4u2c.bsky.social2

Is Trump a Democrat because he sure as hell is helping us win the midterms!

ricardowensley.bsky.social2

Who did they endorse at the last election?

Jeri2

Somehow it’s amazing when the establishment press does the ethical thing. Like backing a candidate of decency.

Reverend Belleony Anne Cheese AntiFascist I'm a Blind Lip Reader2

How huge is this really? The Houston Chronicle news reporting is generally classified as politically center or center-left, maintaining solid fact-based journalism, while its editorial and opinion pages lean moderate-to-liberal.

Wholly-Babble™🍁🏳️‍🌈🌻2

I'm hoping that Texas can finally get its act together after many decades living in the dark. Florida needs a shot of sanity as well.

J2

The fact that this is stunning news is depressing...

tdayne.bsky.social2

It should be an easy choice Paxton is a scum bag

elizabethodr CTblueSky🦋🔆 🍀2

When you think of how corrupt TX will be with Ken in office you realize the only people who will benefit are corrupt people with a vengeance tour streak. Sounds familiar and look how bad it is in WH! America can't afford to have this many corrupt politicians in office!

jadamrussell.bsky.social2

When Paxton arranges to give a child molester a sweetheart deal, -30 days in jail instead of life sentence, few entities can publicly support you.

Aura2

Allons-y, Talarico! I will say I wish everything in Texas with a voice that reaches Texan voters would repeatedly hammer it into their heads, in particular, that Paxton basically pardoned a man who raped his 6-year-old son's male best friend for 3 years, ensuring he spent only a day in jail for it.

Democrat Cat Mom2

Heck yeah! Turn Texas blue as a Blueberry people!

HansKI17

Yeah its so bad to be a "vegan" we sacrifice Brussels sprouts in the blood of Beetroot while we dance naked around the statue of the great Avocado Goddess. Weeeeeeeeeeee! 🌱✨🤣 #vegan

I love "since Ken Paxton's first indictment" - true, and a terrific reminder of the corruption surrounding the man.

he dead yet?14

I'm sorry, indulging the idea that living vegan (and I don't) is something to be ashamed about is just not it.

Ma Joad ✌️14

I love that he is owning Paxton.

bettybarcode (she/her)8

As a longtime vegetarian, it makes me really uncomfortable when Dems & Repubs agree that vegans are acceptable punching bags.

Raffy7

If he lies about such a trivial thing, imagine what else Paxton will say.

paradigm317.bsky.social7

I wish he wouldn’t play this game of machismo He should run as his authentic self

Centrist Sisyphus6

Brilliant. Now every time impeached felon Paxton says “Talafreako” it’ll remind people that JT’s embraced it.

The Fifth Dentist6

Making the election about whether Talarico is a vegan or friendly to vegans is what Paxton wants. Republicans win when the discussion is about banalities.

jake200.bsky.social6

Talarico: the gift that keeps on giving! Love him.

singerindy.bsky.social5

THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT

contemplative123.bsky.social5

If Texans vote him in. Ted Cruz is f'd and he knows it. He knows his days are numbered.

trueblue1.bsky.social4

Life long Texan here. I guess I'm a Tala- Freako!! Go James!! Talarico for Senate!! Talarico for Texas!!

Muttsylvania3

His campaign website is now offering merchandise with the slogan "I'm a Talafreako." As FDR said, "I welcome their hatred, and I'm putting it on a t shirt."

Justice ❌👑3

I'm A Talafreako (Black Tee) Regular price $36.00 store.jamestalarico.com/products/im-...

BeanieCLE13

It is so weird that in 2026 men still think a way to show masculinity is by hurting and eating other beings.

Chevron2

Whatever works is whatever works. Personally don't like evangelicals in politics except maybe Rafael Warnock but Talarico really seems to bring it,so I say full on support him. He's young and progressive and that's what this country needs to move forward out of our situation

James A. Robichaux2

That's a pretty awful thing to say, because he validated Paxton's disgusting, harmful premise. 😒 So much for this dude.

Robert 2

CBS was just shot in the heart, they gutted the people that make 60 minutes a show that we all believe in and understand it is a factual depiction of what is going on in our country. We will not let them win we know where the truth lies and we all know that democracy will prevail, thank you America.

uphereincanada.bsky.social2

His girlfriend looks like a normal person (not that we should judge a person by their appearance)--not a plastic Barbie wearing a ton of garish make-up like the Fox News MAGA 'ladies."

someonegrandma.bsky.social2

Ohhhh: He climbs in rocky places, too. Paxton just creeps.

Amy2

As a person who ate a veggie burger for lunch yesterday, & lentil taco salad for dinner, I’m fine with Talarico’s message—he didn’t appear to slam vegans. As a Christian I’m confused…I don’t know why Ken Paxton would have married a Christ follower instead of a fellow Trump worshiping pedo-apologist.

We'll Never Go Back2

Strict vegetarian here for almost 40 years, a Texan & Democrat my whole life. Why is it OK to denigrate any group for their personal choices that don't hurt anyone else? I will vote for him, but he had a good teaching moment here & blew it for votes he probably wouldn't get anyway. Come on!

Eighth Day Arts4

Reveals a lot about the Texans who gave him the nomination.

Eric Michael Garcia13

Yeah, I saw Talarico share some Spurs posts and I know he's a Longhorn. (They still don't belong in the SEC).

Pete Hausler5

theres a Texas county named after her family 😂

KCarp2

North Dakota from what I just read from his bio. Good catch though!

Eggnitor2

I love how he related specific policy to Christian values. Using the Christian truth as a hammer to failed policy and questionable moral standing. I wish more Dems would do this. I hope he wins in Texas but I have very little hope for that state.

It’s a floor wax and a dessert topping!6

Talarico is already taking the bait with the masculinity stuff. He can’t spend the entire campaign posting pics of himself eating ribs and going on dates with his girlfriend. All that does is reinforce the GOP narrative that he’s got something to hide.

scienceofignorance.bsky.social5

Yep I live in Bama and Tuberville is literally breaking the state constitution since he doesn’t live in Bama and the judges are going to let him get away with it.

Gregory Pearson4

I’m celebrating that it will unleash Cornyn, who will remain in office until January 2027 along with Tom Tillis and thus have considerable power to cause Trump all sorts of headaches. myfox8.com/news/politic...

Degory 🏳️‍🌈 🦅2

Seriously. "Yeah! Now we will take back Texas." Where have you been for the last 10 years?

That Shit Cray2

And no one oozes masculinity like Stephen Miller 😂😂😂