In a speech before cheering supporters, Democrat Taylor Rehmet dedicated his victory “to everyday working people.”
Democrats scored a major upset on Saturday, as machinist union leader Taylor Rehmet easily defeated Republican opponent Leigh Wambsganss in a state senate special election held in a deep-red district that Donald Trump carried by 17 percentage points in 2024.
With nearly all votes counted, Rehmet holds a 14-point lead in Texas’ Senate District 9, which covers a large portion of Tarrant County.
Republican opponent Wambsganss conceded defeat in the race but vowed to win an upcoming rematch in November.
“The dynamics of a special election are fundamentally different from a November general election,” Wambsganss said. “I believe the voters of Senate District 9 and Tarrant County Republicans will answer the call in November.”
I’m starting to wonder why this even matters? The Epstein Files and all the political action we’ve seen shows that Democrats are there to provide controlled opposition. No Democrat politician will ever manage to make any real change for the better in the country, right?
I’m trying not to be a Doomer, please someone help me not be a Doomer. It doesn’t feel good to be hopeless.
Please explain to us how to Khanna has been controlled opposition with the Epstein files
Good point, I got nothing for that one. Got my doomer blinds on.
Hi, I recommend drugs. Possibly start with thc, but plenty of others if that doesn’t suit your need! I haven’t been a doomer in years.
I don’t recommend nicotine as that can increase doomer behavior.
Shmoken a shpliffen rn