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This Star-Studded Progressive Event Featuring James Talarico and Kamala Harris Was a Complete Flop
Townhall ^ | 08/18/2026 | Joe Chalfant

Posted on 08/19/2026 11:20:04 AM PDT by DFG

The Democrat Party’s youth movement appears to be in complete shambles as the DemocracySummit 2026, what was slated to be a “a powerful day of organizing, learning, and civic renewal,” had absolutely abysmal attendance in Austin, Texas.

Despite boasting a star-studded slate of progressive speakers like former Vice President Kamala Harris, Sens. Mark Kelly and Chris Murphy, Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, the venue appeared to be completely empty.

Footage uploaded to social media by Turning Point executive Tyler Bowyer showed a near-empty room during remarks delivered by Democrat Mark Kelly, who many have pushed as a potential dark horse in the 2028 presidential primaries. Another video published by Current Revolt seemed to indicate that right-wing comedian Alex Stein drew the largest crowd of the event following a debate with progressive streamer Destiney.

The startlingly poor attendance for a progressive event, one hosted deep in the heart of Talarico country, is an ominous sign for Democrats who hope to flip Texas despite questionable polls that claim razor-thin margins in the red state.


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: austin; democrattruth; kamala; markkelly; talarico

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1 posted on 08/19/2026 11:20:05 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

If they could only get very small turnout in Austin, home of the University of Texas, they’ve got a huge problem. On the other hand, the University of Texas has a very competitive admissions process. Very smart students, so they aren’t likely to fall for the socialist agenda in large numbers.


2 posted on 08/19/2026 11:25:28 AM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: DFG

A loser and a poser....what could possibly go wrong?................


3 posted on 08/19/2026 11:25:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: DFG

what does anyone expect, look at their starting lineup, losers and misfits all of them


4 posted on 08/19/2026 11:28:25 AM PDT by eyeamok
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To: WASCWatch

I have heard that Dan Patrick is beatable even by this useless pile of dog crap. NOT good. Would Cornyn have fared better?


5 posted on 08/19/2026 11:32:59 AM PDT by rktman (Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
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To: DFG

While in person participation was small, reports state that there were many participants from across the country on line.


6 posted on 08/19/2026 11:41:21 AM PDT by Armscor38
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To: rktman

“ I have heard that Dan Patrick is beatable even by this useless pile of dog crap. NOT good. Would Cornyn have fared better.”

Since Dan Patrick is not running for Senate against Talarico, I suspect you are correct that Talarico will get more votes for Senator than Dan Patrick.

Patrick will, however, handily win Lt Gov. And Ken Paxton will crush Talarico.


7 posted on 08/19/2026 11:44:37 AM PDT by TheThirdRuffian (Orange is the new brown)
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To: DFG

Commie folks are tired of learing.


8 posted on 08/19/2026 11:45:10 AM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: DFG

Are there any leftover buttons? I want one.


9 posted on 08/19/2026 11:50:48 AM PDT by Kudsman (4728)
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Prog swag. I want it for Halloween.


10 posted on 08/19/2026 11:52:38 AM PDT by Kudsman (4728)
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To: DFG

Who are the “stars”?

I see a bunch of wanna-be politicians.

Normally they at least get some B-list celebs.


11 posted on 08/19/2026 11:58:04 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: LS

FYI Ping


12 posted on 08/19/2026 12:03:10 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: DFG

Shocker. And the POS enemedia continue to blather that Freako leads Paxton. Right...


13 posted on 08/19/2026 12:07:12 PM PDT by Common Sense 101
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To: Common Sense 101

Leftist Emerson polling has Paxton up 1, which means Paxton should win by no less than 8%.

The upholding of measure used to prevent traditional cheating measures used by Democrats in Harris, Dallas, Travis, and Bexar counties (eg photo ID, ID for mail in, restrictions on mail in and bundling) will likely also have a tremendous effect as will the removal of thousands of illegals from the rolls.


14 posted on 08/19/2026 12:23:52 PM PDT by TheThirdRuffian (Orange is the new brown)
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To: DFG

It must have been a dark night if those are the stars that studded it.


15 posted on 08/19/2026 12:24:45 PM PDT by Savage Beast (When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the people are ready, the hero appears.)
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To: TheThirdRuffian

DOH! Candidate kerfuffle. I get confused on occasion. 🙄😊👍🇺🇸. Lucky you knew what I meant.


16 posted on 08/19/2026 12:25:34 PM PDT by rktman (Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
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To: rktman

Mark Kelly? I thought he was supposed to be in Leavenworth awaiting his hanging.


17 posted on 08/19/2026 12:42:46 PM PDT by MikelTackNailer (You take the oath you live by the oath.)
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To: DFG

DNC Committee Chair Ken Martin is not a captivating speaker, not even for a Dem. His demeanor is always like
Eeyore. “Whoa is me!”

Kamala, the Salad Queen, confirms her own (empty vessel) incompetence with every statement she makes.


18 posted on 08/19/2026 1:18:18 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: DFG

Talafreako and Kam are both flops.


19 posted on 08/19/2026 1:27:13 PM PDT by chopperk (,)
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To: Common Sense 101

Cruz trailed by 4-8 points until election night and won by 4-5.


20 posted on 08/19/2026 1:27:14 PM PDT by bray (Thank God for Israel)
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