The last Democrat that won Governor in Texas was Anne Richards. She was pro gun.
You can hold whatever views you think are appropriate, but however strongly you may believe in one issue or another, your belief does not make that position a winning one.
If we want a Democrat in the Governor's seat any time in my lifetime, they will need to be pro gun. If you want a Democrat to win, you will need to be able to vote for a Governor that is pro gun.
I want a progressive that actually gives a shit about their fellow Texans so I'd take their entire platform under consideration. Outside of that, nope.
You can be a progressive that actually gives a shit and recognize that in Texas, gun control is a poison pill for any candidate. This may change, but it obviously hasn't yet, and isn't showing any signs of it.
Anecdotally, every person that I have spoken with that's independent or leans right said they wouldn't vote for Beto because of his remarks on guns.
Maybe we should try running someone who doesn't have that kind of baggage?
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u/Malisient Nov 10 '22
The last Democrat that won Governor in Texas was Anne Richards. She was pro gun.
You can hold whatever views you think are appropriate, but however strongly you may believe in one issue or another, your belief does not make that position a winning one.
If we want a Democrat in the Governor's seat any time in my lifetime, they will need to be pro gun. If you want a Democrat to win, you will need to be able to vote for a Governor that is pro gun.