James Talarico Alarms Texas GOP
Republicans attack James Talarico as polls suggest a tighter Texas Senate race.
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Texas’ U.S. Senate race has tightened after the May 26 runoff, with recent polling showing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton neck and neck and Talarico slightly ahead in several surveys. Paxton, asked why he trails in a state Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, said the environment is “challenging” and that Republicans “need help.” Republican officials are trying to block Talarico’s crossover pitch while circulating a 2023 video about his church sheltering immigrants facing deportation. Paxton is campaigning on affordability, including stops in San Antonio.
Analysis & opinion
Immigration BoastMostly Right
James Talarico openly celebrated his church’s role in sheltering undocumented immigrants who were supposed to be deported. His conduct shows he was proud of helping hide people from immigration enforcement rather than treating it as something to explain or defend.
Talarico DishonestyMostly Right
James Talarico cannot be trusted to tell the truth about his campaign and personal conduct. His alleged use of an address where he did not live to vote points to a deeper credibility and possible election-law problem.
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