Low-T Talarico Really Wants You to Know He Likes Meat (And Makes Buttigieg Look Normal by Comparison)
Texas Democrat James Talarico is facing scrutiny over his dietary preferences as he campaigns for the Senate. A recent social media post by the Democratic National Committee attempted to portray him as a meat-lover, despite past statements branding his campaign as 'non-meat.' This has led to a clash between his image as a Texan and accusations of being a vegan, complicating his candidacy in a state known for its barbecue culture.
- ▪James Talarico was previously recorded stating that his campaign had become a 'non-meat campaign.'
- ▪The Democratic National Committee shared an image of Talarico eating a turkey leg to counteract vegan accusations.
- ▪Critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, have mocked Talarico's efforts to appear as a traditional Texan meat-eater.
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Low-T Talarico Really Wants You to Know He Likes Meat (And Makes Buttigieg Look Normal by Comparison) By Rusty Weiss | 5:27 PM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Talia Sprague, File What does it say about the Democrats that they have to spend an inordinate amount of time trying to "normalize" their candidates? Enter Texas Democrat James Talarico, who will require a Herculean effort to clean up as a normal member of the planet Earth, let alone a viable Senate candidate in the Lone Star State.
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