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« on: March 08, 2015, 01:56:18 PM »
I'm thinking no, given midterm turnout patterns. Gallego might make it close, but I don't think he'd actually take the plunge.
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2015, 01:58:20 PM »
It depends on national climate. If a Democrat is in the White House, then not a chance.
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2015, 02:22:04 PM »
Even if a Republican is President, no. No, Democrats, not even a Castro. The only threat to Cruz is a primary
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2015, 02:44:48 PM »
Probably not in a midterm. Maybe in 2024 if it's a 2008esque Democratic win.
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2015, 02:50:00 PM »
The only way Cruz could lose would be if he were to say that the president should be assassinated, and even then, it'd still be Likely R.
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2015, 02:58:54 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2015, 03:00:07 PM »
Jesus could run as a Democrat against Cruz and Cruz would still easily win.
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2015, 03:33:55 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2015, 03:49:23 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2015, 04:42:48 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2015, 05:06:08 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2015, 05:08:46 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2015, 05:18:30 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2015, 05:32:42 PM »
Lol at Gallego (who just lost in a district far less Republican than the state as a whole) being mentioned as a candidate.
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2015, 05:34:40 PM »
« Edited: March 08, 2015, 05:39:03 PM by Wulfric »
Quote from: Speaker of the South Maxwell on March 08, 2015, 05:32:42 PM
Lol at Gallego (who just lost in a district far less Republican than the state as a whole) being mentioned as a candidate.
Cornyn won the district by 20, Abbott by 15, Gallego lost by only 2. That's some serious crossover appeal. But I doubt it's enough to allow him to actually win a statewide race.
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2015, 05:52:35 PM »
« Edited: March 08, 2015, 05:55:28 PM by Speaker of the South Maxwell »
Quote from: Wulfric on March 08, 2015, 05:34:40 PM
Quote from: Speaker of the South Maxwell on March 08, 2015, 05:32:42 PM
Lol at Gallego (who just lost in a district far less Republican than the state as a whole) being mentioned as a candidate.
Cornyn won the district by 20, Abbott by 15, Gallego lost by only 2. That's some serious crossover appeal. But I doubt it's enough to allow him to actually win a statewide race.

Cornyn and Abbott won statewide by a lot more (28 and 21 respectively). Plus, Gallego was the incumbent, and Will Hurd is a terrible candidate.
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2015, 07:32:27 PM »
No
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2015, 08:59:53 PM »
Cruz could run on both the Republican and Democratic tickets, and defeat himself himself as the Democratic candidate, while winning on the Republican ticket.
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2015, 09:00:55 PM »
Obviously yes because Texas will be blue in a few years
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« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2015, 11:38:38 PM »
Probably not on their abilities alone. However, it is wouldn't surprise me if Ted Cruz made some fatal gaffe and ended his own career.
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« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2015, 11:52:14 PM »
Quote from: stegosaurus on March 08, 2015, 11:38:38 PM
Probably not on their abilities alone. However, it is wouldn't surprise me if Ted Cruz made some fatal gaffe and ended his own career.
No Cruz is a good campaigner he doesn't make unforced errors. I have seen him speak to audiences on TV he is pretty good  but tactical errors hurt him(i.e. 2013 Government Shutdown.)
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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2015, 12:25:02 AM »
No. Midterms are bad for that. Only in Akin-style situation, and even then - unlikely.
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« Reply #22 on: March 09, 2015, 01:00:41 AM »
Quote from: Senator SWE on March 08, 2015, 09:00:55 PM
Obviously yes because Texas will be blue in a few years

Yes, eventually Democrats will win everywhere and they don't even have to try because muh demographics.
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« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2015, 01:36:47 AM »
Quote from: Zen Lunatic on March 09, 2015, 01:00:41 AM
Quote from: Senator SWE on March 08, 2015, 09:00:55 PM
Obviously yes because Texas will be blue in a few years

Yes, eventually Democrats will win everywhere and they don't even have to try because muh demographics.

Yes, but will we all be alive 25 years from now to see Democratic victories in Texas?))
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« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2015, 01:45:00 AM »
No, but Democrats could get rid of Cruz in 2018...by voting en masse in the GOP primary for whoever is running against him.
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