Posted on 03/04/2026 1:31:49 PM PST by RandFan
Steve Toth, a hard-line conservative Texas state representative, defeated Representative Dan Crenshaw in a close-fought Republican primary on Tuesday that will sweep from the House a former Navy SEAL who has occasionally broken with fellow Republicans, according to The Associated Press.
The race, in a strongly Republican district in the Houston area, was a referendum on the candidates’ fidelity to President Trump and his agenda, and whether a conservative with an independent streak like Mr. Crenshaw could still have a place in the party.
Mr. Trump did not endorse either candidate, a notable blow to Mr. Crenshaw, who found himself the only House Republican in Texas running for re-election without the president’s backing.
Mr. Toth has been among the most conservative members of the Texas House, often clashing with the chamber’s Republican leadership over legislation
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Adios, Loser.
I lived through this campaign locally. Crenshaw and his minions dumped an infinite number of TV ads and mailers trying to portray Steve Toth as a liberal. No positive ads. The people of our region were knowledgeable enough to know Steve Toth. The politicos at Rice University have graded Toth the most conservative member of the Texas legislature. Look for Crenshaw to sign on with some think tank somewhere.
Hopefully this is a prediction of the midterm’s results to the anti Trump RINOS.
no, it blindsided him
Glad to see him gone.
Well put/constructed.
Obviously the correct answer.
Thanks.
Is Crenshaw now a loan arranger?
Eye see what you all are doing. Eye approve.
God bless you, all, in your district who thankfully sent Crenshaw to the curb.
Lulz ping.
And Jasmouth Crockett will be manning the fry cooker.
He got a job with Disney World as Pirate.
Bye Dan, uh... You suck by the way.
Arrrrrr.
Well, “Bye”.
Don’t let the door hit ya in the ass.
Kentucky Primary May 19th 2026.
Massie next up Pajama Boy.
Massie next up Pajama Boy.
👍
It’s was on his dark side
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