the Houston Chron Editorial Board endorses Talarico -

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Endorsement By the Editorial Board,
Opinions from the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
Feb 3, 2026

Do you want to win or not? Democrats should make James Talarico their Senate candidate

"Stop running candidates who excite the base but lose in the general. Give up on the illusion that demographics is destiny. Do whatever it takes to secure the narrow plurality required to win in November. And lean into the metrics.

On that topic, the national data is clear: Moderate candidates, if they can make it out of primaries, enjoy a small but notable general election advantage over their more ideological counterparts. And Talarico, 36, is running as an inspiring yet pragmatic reformer. His chief opponent, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 44, is a prominent member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus ..."

more here for subscribers -- https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/endorsements/article/talarico-crockett-democratic-primary-texas-2026-21329484.php

[cloudbase]

1. As much as I like Rep. Crockett,

the fact is that Texas will not elect a Black woman to the senate.

[TBF]

3. I believe he is the candidate who at least has a chance -

and I am way down here south of Houston - Ron Paul's old district. It's still very tough in Texas but he has cross-over appeal. This takes nothing away from Jasmine Crockett, a very talented lady. But as a woman I saw what happened to Wendy Davis (TX candidate), Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, etc. Other states are more progressive; we just don't have those demographics down here.

Also, of note, Tejano Democrats, the largest Hispanic Democratic organization in Texas, is reportedly endorsing Talarico.

[KT2000]

2. He has a terrific message

He can win with it!