Rise of big cities push Texas to swing-state territory — maybe by 2020

[GeorgeandSugar]

Ok, I get it. This is not anything new. However, what is it about the Democrat message that people are foolish enough to want to support or why the Republican message is less persuasive?

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/11/voters_electing_democrats_who_despise_them.html

Pathetic these transplants leave a "sh$thole" for greener pastures, only to come and vote the same "dimwits" who mucked up the state they are escaping from or these young millennials who are "still living the fantasy." When these millennials reach their prime in earning years, there might not be the economy they had been "fantasizing" once the leftists have had their say in "central planning" and 1001 ways to wreck an economy.

It's conservative policies that have resulted in a TX boom and has resulted in the state attracting new opportunities along with new voters. The dichotomy of thought and ignorance of these newcomers is disheartening.


“Those new residents are changing the partisan hue of once-reliably Republican suburbs and fueling a massive surge in new voters in solidly Democratic urban cores that even Republicans acknowledge will put the state’s massive haul of electoral votes in play for the first time in a generation."

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-texas-to-swing-state-territory-maybe-by-2020


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[easy rider]

You act as if the democratic norm is to think logically.

 

[Vaquero]

At least we don't have to worry about voter fraud in San Antonio.

 

[AustinN4]

G&S: I am not saying this to be mean, but some of us here have been predicting this was going to happen for years now, but frequently were ridiculed for doing so. So now that it is pretty much a fait accompli we continue to bitch about it like it is new news. As the saying goes, a day late and a dollar short.

To create a new R voter from scratch takes 18 years and 9 months, and pretty much requires home schooling to keep them from being brainwashed by liberals. That puts us at 2037.

 

[BillFairbanks]

Many people who like living in large metropolitan areas are less independent and are more comfortable with government control of their lives. They like big cities, big companies and big government.

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[motorcarman]

Texas joined the US under treaty with the provision of being able to divide into (up to) 5 States or Secede if desired.

We could set up one for THEM and keep the rest for US.

bob

 

[grasshopperglock]

“Those new residents are changing the partisan hue of once-reliably Republican suburbs and fueling a massive surge in new voters in solidly Democratic urban cores that even Republicans acknowledge will put the state’s massive haul of electoral votes in play for the first time in a generation."

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How odd. Texas has had 39 democrat governors. And 7 republican governors. Texas has always been a prominent democrat state for most of its history.

 

[cbigclarke]

I watched a truck move through the Wally World parking lot with NY tags and a BETO sticker attached. I so wanted to get close to give them a ear full


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[Vaquero]

“Those new residents are changing the partisan hue of once-reliably Republican suburbs and fueling a massive surge in new voters in solidly Democratic urban cores that even Republicans acknowledge will put the state’s massive haul of electoral votes in play for the first time in a generation."

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How odd. Texas has had 39 democrat governors. And 7 republican governors. Texas has always been a prominent democrat state for most of its history.

Real different democrats back then.

 

[Pops1955]

Posted this article on another thread the other day. This guy knows his politics and is a 2A Gun Guy to the end. Read this for some explanation and a warning. It is not long and involved. Short and to the point. BUT if we lose Texas OR Florida it is over. Easy Rider is right. These folks DO NOT think logically. They think like our Public Ed system and lamestream media has taught them to think which is LET GOV DO OUR THINKING FOR US. Dividing into 5 states is not a bad idea. Gain senators that way AND dilutes the impact of losing either Texas or Florida on the electoral college. (another liberal target)

https://personalliberty.com/the-hidden-warning-in-the-2018-midterms/

 

[grasshopperglock]

I watched a truck move through the Wally World parking lot with NY tags and a BETO sticker attached. I so wanted to get close to give them a ear full


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And that's the first guy who gets on the CB while pulling into the truck stop...asking if any of the other drivers are "lonely".

As you're eating your dinner watching T.V.. You look out the sleeper and see at least one or two guys take up the offer. Walking across the pi$$ smelling parking lot to his truck.

 

[Pops1955]

ALSO, ANY polling place run by Democrats IS at risk. I have worked the polls before. Situational morals AND integrity are real issues in that party for sure.

 

[karlac]

Real different democrats back then.

Country raised Democrats were as different from modern urban democrats as bourbon and cow piss, respectively.

 

[Moonpie]

I watched a truck move through the Wally World parking lot with NY tags and a BETO sticker attached. I so wanted to get close to give them a ear full


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So that was you in the van with Free Candy written on the sides.

 

[easy rider]

Not to say that the democratic party was good, but democrats were different a decade ago from the democrats of today.

 

[busykngt]

G&S, to answer your first question:

free stuff.

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Plus the perception that the “government” will take care of everything. If you’re young (millennials), then the promise of potentially free education - no student loan debt - and jobs made available. If you’re old (retirees), then the perception the government needs to protect Social Security and Medicare from those who would destroy such social safety nets. And has been pointed out, our Liberal oriented educational system has (for decades) been preaching this gospel. So, it’s no wonder the idea “big government” is better government. Alternatives to “free stuff” means you have to actually WORK for it..... and who wants to do THAT?

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Nothing is 'free stuff' though I too have used that term.

It's tax-payer stuff with the recipient not a tax-payer.

Costly stuff for the tax-payer.

 

[easy rider]

No moral roll models.

 

[C_Hallbert]

Ok, I get it. This is not anything new. However, what is it about the Democrat message that people are foolish enough to want to support or why the Republican message is less persuasive?

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/11/voters_electing_democrats_who_despise_them.html

Pathetic these transplants leave a "sh$thole" for greener pastures, only to come and vote the same "dimwits" who mucked up the state they are escaping from or these young millennials who are "still living the fantasy." When these millennials reach their prime in earning years, there might not be the economy they had been "fantasizing" once the leftists have had their say in "central planning" and 1001 ways to wreck an economy.

It's conservative policies that have resulted in a TX boom and has resulted in the state attracting new opportunities along with new voters. The dichotomy of thought and ignorance of these newcomers is disheartening.


“Those new residents are changing the partisan hue of once-reliably Republican suburbs and fueling a massive surge in new voters in solidly Democratic urban cores that even Republicans acknowledge will put the state’s massive haul of electoral votes in play for the first time in a generation."

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-texas-to-swing-state-territory-maybe-by-2020


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I wonder how much of the fault for the rapid degradation of Texas’ traditions and values can be saddled on the backs of mega- developers, financiers, politicians and old, large, land holding families that have sought to gain fast riches through expansion of the State’s Economy and accelerated Real Estate Development.....


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[easy rider]

All of the above, but if you are coming from an area like the California coast, it can also seem a lot cheaper here.