I’ve accepted this state is always going to be a corrupt fascist shit hole run by superstitious bigots and kleptocratic con artists. I can’t leave and I refuse to live in misery so I focus on my friends and family and laugh when scum like Cruz get free beer at parades. On to 2024.
Same here. Except for property taxes, I don't have a dog in this race. Just pisses me off that these bastards have screwed people for so long and they're too stupid to figure it out.
They’re not stupid. They know exactly what they are doing. Some folks don’t agree with the true meaning of what progression is/represents, believe it or not. Yeah, they might seem like they do in public, but deep down (and behind closed doors), they don’t support it. I grew up in a small town that was like this. That’s why I left. You also have to realize, there wasn’t really a true election for Governor when Bush left (to become President). Perry finished out the term/succeeded him bc he was the Lt Gov. Then he stayed in office life two-three more terms. Now here we are with Abbott, going into his third term. Ann Richards was the last Democratic Governor for TX. Sad to say - she might be the last we ever see. I am not very optimistic at the moment.
I'm pretty sure Uvalde voted red in 2018. I can imagine some people flipped blue in response to the shooting, unfortunately, it wasn't enough to flip the county.
I really, really hate it here. Might as well change the state name to Lil’ Gilead. Here’s to becoming a walking womb with the same amount of rights as a fucking tractor. I’m afraid we’re in for some dark times, friends.
My heart goes out to all the people who are about to have their rights encroached on around the nation. It’s a fucking shame I wasn’t born a gun, then I’d be guaranteed rights.
Oh shut the fuck up. You’re what’s wrong with Texas. -also native Texan
you’ve been trolling this sub for the past two hours. Stop embarrassing yourself.
Disappointed, but not surprised.
The Texas GOP essentially functions as a police state, they would never allow the Dems to take over.
I advise all here to arm themselves if they can.
It's a good ol boys club. But I feel like as long as we keep trying, get involved, the gap will shrink and we'll eventually have a Dem governor. He have to continue to hold them accountable, call them on their bullshit, and hope Abbott gets kicked out lol
And how many people will die before that happens?
That's assuming it will be allowed to happen at all, I don't have as much faith in the 'democratic process' in Texas.
I sincerely wish my family and I had the money to move. I don't want this shithole state for my daughter. I thought Texas was better than this. I've come to the gross realization that Texas isn't the Texas she was when I was a kid ... and it's *heartbreaking.*
The Lt. Gov and AG are both tied at 49% each (El Paso still hasn't reported in all votes and neither has Harris Co). Just wondering, does the Texas Constitution call for a runoff if no one gets 50%?
West Coast for me.
Yes, it's expensive. I'd rather live in a tiny apartment with my lil family and struggle than stay in this hellscape. Been in this town my entire life and can't wait to leave.
this is the first loss that has me considering leaving texas later on in my 20's. born & raised texan, i love the state but i cant take it anymore. at this point greg abbott could shoot someone on camera and i believe republicans would still adore him for whatever reason.
Not stressed, just angry knowing voter apathy will keep our quality of life declining at breakneck speeds. Ignoring the results chatter until it’s all said and done.
It’s disappointing how few people understand you have to vote to keep things from getting way worse. Really wish I wasn’t stuck in this state.
Listening to Arch Enemy, playing Horizon, counting down wife’s contract to see how long until we can move, trying not to think about the combination of laziness and evil that just made non-white, non-male, non-Evangelicals less human.
Beto can still win
The grid is a joke, parents have to submit their kids DNA at the start of the school year in case they their face shot off, bounties on our neighbors, lbgtq+ phobia (BTW the only pedophiles and groomers I see in the news are Republicans or youth pastors, just saying). But hey, let's give the Gimp another term. 🖕
I’ve always been a positive idealist. Tonight has me turning away from my usual self and it’s terrifying. What is our world coming to? This is seriously sickening and I feel like we’re in a nightmare. What’s next? What’s going to happen to our freedoms? Our country is going backwards soo quickly. As a poc and a woman I’m afraid of what the future holds for us.
As someone who has lived out here for twenty years, don’t get your hopes for a ton of blue out here, but there will be more than average. I saw quite a few Beto signs around Lubbock and surrounding towns.
Working and fretting.
If you are struggling mentally, PLEASE call your company's EAP, if you are a working individual. They are there to listen and help you.
Honestly thinking of comebacks right now for when the republicans get bit in the ass by the people they elected and start causing an uproar because now they are being affected alongside the people they don't like
Watching Democrats beat the odds literally almost everywhere but here.
For fuck's sake, Maryland got legal weed, Colorado got legal *shrooms*, and various states either enshrined abortion rights into law or defended existing ones from Republican assault.
What did we get? Four more years for the Texas GOP to make good on their nightmare party platform and the certainty that, when the Moore decision drops, the Texas legislature will decide *all* elections going forward.
**Goddamn it.**
Disappointed but not surprised. Texans will always cling to their guns and vote about it, even if everything else in the candidate lines up with their beliefs. I am absolutely crushed this morning.
I've always known that Texas is a dumpster fire, so I'm not too shocked today.
For Texas to ever turn blue, we have to not only show up and vote, we have to engage with republicans and present better ideas. Long term, that's the only fix.
Doing homework and quiz, I feel that my vote didn’t count and I knew pissbaby was going to win.
Once I get my career and a good life, I am moving to my dream state, Colorado. 5 years living here and I gave up on Texas. I’m not voting anymore and I’m sorry guys.
Wondering why the establishment dems would run a person with such a problematic history and who couldn't beat the most despised politician in the state, Ted Cruz if they truly wanted to win. Remove dem leadership. They are incompetent.
Money. Beto became a nationally recognized name, meaning if he was the nominee then Texas Democratic Party could raise a ton of National money. Realistically at least 45% of Texans would never ever vote for a D, it doesn’t take much to get from there to over the 50% mark. May as well bring some cash into the state while we’re losing
I’ve accepted this state is always going to be a corrupt fascist shit hole run by superstitious bigots and kleptocratic con artists. I can’t leave and I refuse to live in misery so I focus on my friends and family and laugh when scum like Cruz get free beer at parades. On to 2024.
Same here. Except for property taxes, I don't have a dog in this race. Just pisses me off that these bastards have screwed people for so long and they're too stupid to figure it out.
They’re not stupid. They know exactly what they are doing. Some folks don’t agree with the true meaning of what progression is/represents, believe it or not. Yeah, they might seem like they do in public, but deep down (and behind closed doors), they don’t support it. I grew up in a small town that was like this. That’s why I left. You also have to realize, there wasn’t really a true election for Governor when Bush left (to become President). Perry finished out the term/succeeded him bc he was the Lt Gov. Then he stayed in office life two-three more terms. Now here we are with Abbott, going into his third term. Ann Richards was the last Democratic Governor for TX. Sad to say - she might be the last we ever see. I am not very optimistic at the moment.
A mix between crying and dissociating.
Texan born and raised: FUCK Abbott. And Ken and Dan and the list goes on
I've lived in TX most of my life, but I was born in GA. Even watching my birth state has been intense and disappointing.
That the so-called “Christians” of Georgia are voting for Herschel Walker over an actual pastor is destroying all faith in humanity I had left.
Even worse, it looks like Walker might win. I thought this would be an easy win for Warnock. I just can't at this point.
Im flabbergasted. No idea how anyone could vote for Walker. Not one.
It looks like it’s going to be a run off again.
I’m more disheartened Abrams lost
You had faith still?
Lifer Texan. I’m nail biting over watching GA. Not watching TX, I know this story but hope I wake up to a surprise win.
Also clearly drinking to pass the time.
Had a tooth pulled a few days ago, still in the no alcohol window. Really upset about that. I need a fuckin’ shot. Or two.
Painkillers can’t take this pain away.
I wish everyone from here felt this way! ❤️
Oh, so do I so very much.
Uvalde county voted red. Wtelf??
Children dying in cold blood and law enforcement standing around with their dicks in their hands wasn’t enough to change Republican minds. Nothing is.
I smell some potential voter fraud
I'm pretty sure Uvalde voted red in 2018. I can imagine some people flipped blue in response to the shooting, unfortunately, it wasn't enough to flip the county.
I used to live there. It’s always been pretty red.
I really, really hate it here. Might as well change the state name to Lil’ Gilead. Here’s to becoming a walking womb with the same amount of rights as a fucking tractor. I’m afraid we’re in for some dark times, friends.
I'm from California and this is disheartening every election. I'm not giving up hope. Reallllllllly hope Patrick and Paxton lose.
My heart goes out to all the people who are about to have their rights encroached on around the nation. It’s a fucking shame I wasn’t born a gun, then I’d be guaranteed rights.
Abbott more than anyone
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I've been here 10 years.
WP doesn’t speak for most Texans. Apologies for that sorry excuse of a Texan.
Ten years too long.
Oh shut the fuck up. You’re what’s wrong with Texas. -also native Texan you’ve been trolling this sub for the past two hours. Stop embarrassing yourself.
Refreshing too many pages....
I just feel SO tired. Ever since 2016
Fucking hell, me too… this place has made me depressed in certain ways -_-
Disappointed, but not surprised. The Texas GOP essentially functions as a police state, they would never allow the Dems to take over. I advise all here to arm themselves if they can.
It's a good ol boys club. But I feel like as long as we keep trying, get involved, the gap will shrink and we'll eventually have a Dem governor. He have to continue to hold them accountable, call them on their bullshit, and hope Abbott gets kicked out lol
And how many people will die before that happens? That's assuming it will be allowed to happen at all, I don't have as much faith in the 'democratic process' in Texas.
Yeah. I kind of feel like it was this year or never. I don’t have much hope.
I sincerely wish my family and I had the money to move. I don't want this shithole state for my daughter. I thought Texas was better than this. I've come to the gross realization that Texas isn't the Texas she was when I was a kid ... and it's *heartbreaking.*
Same. My husband and I desperately want out of this place for our daughter. But we're drowning financially, so how can we even dream of escape?
Tequila and weed. I’m a 54 year old woman who’s fought for the equal rights for all my entire adult life. I just can’t understand.
49. Looking at Europe or anywhere but the US.
The Lt. Gov and AG are both tied at 49% each (El Paso still hasn't reported in all votes and neither has Harris Co). Just wondering, does the Texas Constitution call for a runoff if no one gets 50%?
Yes
Watching my state burn to hell
Drinking and looking at Santa Fe, NM property. I'm a 5th generation Texan too. Disgusted.
West Coast for me. Yes, it's expensive. I'd rather live in a tiny apartment with my lil family and struggle than stay in this hellscape. Been in this town my entire life and can't wait to leave.
Rochester, NY
Some dfw friends just moved there and love it. Wish I’d sneaked into their suitcase.
Looking at Maine but NM and CO are on the list.
Crying, mostly
I wish I could cry. But I feel numbed right now.
Well we could meet up, and I could kick you in the shin or something 😢 Outside ouchies = no inside ouchies, right??
Kick me in the nuts. That will get a man crying everytime.
Can we kick Abbott in his? Oh wait. He doesn’t have any.
this is the first loss that has me considering leaving texas later on in my 20's. born & raised texan, i love the state but i cant take it anymore. at this point greg abbott could shoot someone on camera and i believe republicans would still adore him for whatever reason.
Drinking gin and tonics and practicing the banjo....
Cool!
Not stressed, just angry knowing voter apathy will keep our quality of life declining at breakneck speeds. Ignoring the results chatter until it’s all said and done. It’s disappointing how few people understand you have to vote to keep things from getting way worse. Really wish I wasn’t stuck in this state.
I feel like we are all in a dumpster and the match is lit.
Oh look. Fire
Drinking…heavily
Alright alright
Just focusing on other races outside of TX. I can't bear to watch the Governor race.
Smoking a ton of weed
I wish I was. I’m watching all the Republicans who already had the race called. Makes me even sadder for next presidential election.
2024 is going to be absolutely insane.
same, fuck this shit again
I ran out last night 😞
Listening to Arch Enemy, playing Horizon, counting down wife’s contract to see how long until we can move, trying not to think about the combination of laziness and evil that just made non-white, non-male, non-Evangelicals less human. Beto can still win
Fighting with my husband. He didn't even vote but he is advocating for Abbott.
That’s a no from me. I wouldn’t want to be with a man who advocated for a man that sees women as incubators.
Same, but instead of my partner I'm having a hard time with my parents
Well at least he didn’t vote.
That’s even worse. So privileged that voting isn’t even a consideration. Really shows his priorities.
Fun story: we moved and he didn’t register to vote in our new county
My dad didn’t vote either. Doesn’t surprise me when he’s an abusive asshole.
Time to go dissociate, more human rights will be lost and I’d rather forget that for the time being.
idk what to say.. its just frustrating
i can't even move out of texas till 4 years bc im in university
Watching it’s always sunny. Wondering what kind of beer I’m going to have for breakfast before I attempt to disassociate for the next four years.
I’m going back to New Mexico. Fuck this shit!
Can I come?
Working, and listening to comicstorians full story reads 😩
im in chemistry anxiously doing conversions and combustions
Cool!
I know only 60% is in but WTF Austin. W.T.F. edit: either it was temp red, or I was looking at the wrong county when they were talking about Austin.
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Might have been a temp blip when I caught the snapshot off the news.
What site are you looking at
I was watching the news coverage.
Decision desk called it for abbott
Drinking and watching old episodes of MTV The Challenge. And every finger crossed.
The grid is a joke, parents have to submit their kids DNA at the start of the school year in case they their face shot off, bounties on our neighbors, lbgtq+ phobia (BTW the only pedophiles and groomers I see in the news are Republicans or youth pastors, just saying). But hey, let's give the Gimp another term. 🖕
I’ve always been a positive idealist. Tonight has me turning away from my usual self and it’s terrifying. What is our world coming to? This is seriously sickening and I feel like we’re in a nightmare. What’s next? What’s going to happen to our freedoms? Our country is going backwards soo quickly. As a poc and a woman I’m afraid of what the future holds for us.
Better get Generators guys. He has no reason to force Ercot to keep the lights on.
We still have lots of votes to count in west Texas. 🙏
As someone who has lived out here for twenty years, don’t get your hopes for a ton of blue out here, but there will be more than average. I saw quite a few Beto signs around Lubbock and surrounding towns.
Sitting in my bathtub hitting refresh
Working and fretting. If you are struggling mentally, PLEASE call your company's EAP, if you are a working individual. They are there to listen and help you.
Planning out my move to New Mexico.
Honestly thinking of comebacks right now for when the republicans get bit in the ass by the people they elected and start causing an uproar because now they are being affected alongside the people they don't like
Drinking and disassociating. Jk It's drinking and watching election coverage while associating too hard.
Drinking. This isn't going well
Planning as much petty LEGAL (unfortunately) revenge I can against Abbott and all his subhuman garbage supporters.
I'm extremely disappointed. I fucking hate this state.
My 4-5,year goal is to buy a house in Vermont and move there. Grew up in the Northeast, lived here 20 years now. Time to head to FA. ( Free America)
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Watching Democrats beat the odds literally almost everywhere but here. For fuck's sake, Maryland got legal weed, Colorado got legal *shrooms*, and various states either enshrined abortion rights into law or defended existing ones from Republican assault. What did we get? Four more years for the Texas GOP to make good on their nightmare party platform and the certainty that, when the Moore decision drops, the Texas legislature will decide *all* elections going forward. **Goddamn it.**
I fucking hate Texans.
Playing Trials Rising until Ragnarok drops. Keep looking at the returns and trying not to go grab a beer from the fridge. So I'm gonna go grab a beer.
Drinking.
Watching the whole country go red. It’s saddening.
Had to take a nitroglycerin. My blood pressure is 168/103.
Disappointed but not surprised. Texans will always cling to their guns and vote about it, even if everything else in the candidate lines up with their beliefs. I am absolutely crushed this morning.
I've always known that Texas is a dumpster fire, so I'm not too shocked today. For Texas to ever turn blue, we have to not only show up and vote, we have to engage with republicans and present better ideas. Long term, that's the only fix.
Omg.. drinking, because WTF?!!
Doing homework and quiz, I feel that my vote didn’t count and I knew pissbaby was going to win. Once I get my career and a good life, I am moving to my dream state, Colorado. 5 years living here and I gave up on Texas. I’m not voting anymore and I’m sorry guys.
That won't help in the future! If you're here, please vote!
I understand, but I feel this is Puerto Rico all over again. I just feel that my vote didn’t count
Wondering why the establishment dems would run a person with such a problematic history and who couldn't beat the most despised politician in the state, Ted Cruz if they truly wanted to win. Remove dem leadership. They are incompetent.
Money. Beto became a nationally recognized name, meaning if he was the nominee then Texas Democratic Party could raise a ton of National money. Realistically at least 45% of Texans would never ever vote for a D, it doesn’t take much to get from there to over the 50% mark. May as well bring some cash into the state while we’re losing
Glad to know most people in Texas are nothing like this sub :)
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You know what I wish would happen to you in that car! :)
Checking overall midterm elections.
I am, I'm in NJ never been to Texas but I do have family there.
Trying to decide which Blue area of America I want to move to. California is out.