He hasn’t stood to fight anything since removing the torte law he used to make his money and which put him in that chair in the first place

I know! I was worried that down ballot wouldn’t follow the trend that Talarico was making but as the night went on and then Abbott conceded, it made me just so happy

I’m waiting to see Dan Patrick and the rest admit defeat as well. The fact that he called it without a fight is insane

Nbc just called it a likely win for Talarico so that’s two diff orgs

I’m becoming excited for Talarico but it’s the state top seats that I’m most hopeful for. Yes, Senate is important but Texas governor, Lt Governor, and similar are just as important for the future of the state itself

Suspect. If he didn’t vote, why does he have the sticker. Checkmate

Non citizens who live here do pay taxes and should be able to vote in at the very least local elections. They live here, they contribute to the local economy, they should have a say as much as someone born in a different state who moves in. Imo a lot of the citizenship voting laws are a dog whistle for racism, trying to prevent the “wrong type” from influencing elections.

Then again, I also believe that the immigration system is designed to be as difficult to properly follow as possible to keep people from getting access to the same rights and services citizens get. Usually this is, again, the “wrong people” kept from getting their resident or citizenship.