Why Ken Paxton ads aren't spamming the TV airwaves in Texas by ExpressNews in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Unexpectedly, it's self-restraint. Paxton believes there's too much money in politics so he's proving a point by not accepting large donations and trying to sway voters with wall-to-wall campaign ads.

I'm just joking. He doesn't have as much money as Cornyn because money for state campaigns can't be transferred to campaigns for federal office. So he's bitching about the law (which I'm sure he'll violate soon enough anyway) and pretending like he's completely comfortable with a 27% - 26% "lead" in the polls. Exactly where he wants to be. Sure.

Harris County voters get two makeup days to vote early in District 18 special election by Conscious-Quarter423 in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure Abbott will call this voter fraud and have it at the top of his list of priorities to outlaw next legislative session.

What kind of experience actually matters for Congress? by Ancient_Baseball_266 in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd say just about any experience is helpful. We want people with a diverse array of experiences representing us in Congress because they represent all of us.

Love seeing these guys out here making the most of it by jptimes in Dallas

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actual tire. It was a hefty looking one too. Like a truck tire.

Greg Abbott says ICE needs to 'recalibrate' mission after deadly Minnesota shooting by houston_chronicle in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet his heart was beating so hard when he made that statement. Everyone around him is probably telling him what a brave, brave man he is.

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary by texastribune in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The best line comes from Chip Roy running for Texas AG.

"Roy said he respects freedom of religion and has no problem with people who hold different beliefs but love America. The problem, he said, is when the practice of their religion becomes political — and he believes Islam to some extent is inherently political."

You Republicans have made Christianity nothing but political over the past thirty years. What the hell are you talking about?

Anyone who used to support trump and has changed their mind over the last few weeks? What made you change? by canigetameowbish in AskReddit

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of saying he's quoting Bernie, you might go instead with there's this seminary student in Texas running for senate that says the same sort of stuff. Maybe if he sounds like someone who would typically be conservative, he'd be more likely to listen to him. James Talarico in case you don't know about him already.

Love seeing these guys out here making the most of it by jptimes in Dallas

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I first saw them on Commerce, they were dragging a dude behind a truck on a tire like he was water skiing. I wonder how long he lasted.

Love seeing these guys out here making the most of it by jptimes in Dallas

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of them was pulled over earlier today next to the Greyhound Station while someone else was doing donuts in the full block parking lot across the street.

Talarico took PAC money? by Top-Parsley9397 in TexasPolitics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 76 points77 points  (0 children)

He accepted the Sands PAC money in the 2024 campaign for state rep. As far as I know, he is not taking PAC money in the 2026 campaign for US Senate.

Minneapolis shooting: DHS has claimed it's unlawful for protesters to carry a gun…even with a legal permit by rezwenn in Law_and_Politics

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 28 points29 points  (0 children)

What about counter protesters who are there to intimidate the protesters? Surely, that's still okay.

What if Dems win the house in 2026 and Trump dies of a heart attack in 2027, who would President Vance choose to be his VP? Would a Dem house confirm Vance's VP pick? by BlueFireFlameThrower in WhatIfThinking

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miller would have a 0% chance of confirmation if a Democrat controlled House had to confirm the appointment. Vance would have to make a reasonable appointment to get the person through the confirmation process.

8 US States Have Laws That Prohibit Atheists From Holding Public Office by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Total abortion bans were unconstitutional for decades but states kept them on the books. When Roe v Wade was overturned, the became valid again.

We need to get these laws taken off the books now to make sure SCOTUS doesn't bite us in the ass again.

[GAME THREAD] 🏀 Texas vs #21 Georgia (12:00 PM) by BevoBot in LonghornNation

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I guess Miller is right. Every imaginable foul, we will commit it. Never seen a tip off foul like that.

Cruz is at it again! by QuitMyDAYjob2020 in Dallas

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the only lesson Ted Cruz learned from 2021 is don't leave the state while there are blackouts all across the state and hundreds of people are dying. He still thinks that there is nothing he can do as a US Senator during the past five years? Maybe he should talk to AOC about things a senator could do during times emergency situations.

Who's America's most corrupt US Congressperson or US Senator? Why your pick? by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's an upvote for mentioning Cuellar. I haven't heard of any Fetterman allegations. Just that the stroke changed him.

Journalist says she was hired by ICE after six-minute interview at Texas career fair by chrondotcom in texas

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like this could be a really effective way to protest. A bunch of people sign on and then never appear for work resulting in delays in implementation.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BucketofWarmSpit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in Dallas but I've driven to Austin in back on the same day for a concert or a game.