Talarico Is Now Trying to Run Away From His Radical Positions
James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, is attempting to distance himself from his past radical statements as he campaigns. During an interview, he acknowledged that some of his previous comments were provocative and expressed regret over them. Critics argue that his attempts to backtrack reveal a disconnect with mainstream Texas voters.
- ▪Talarico has faced criticism for his past statements aligning with radical gender ideology.
- ▪In an interview, he admitted that some of his comments missed the mark and expressed regret.
- ▪As he runs for the U.S. Senate in Texas, he is trying to present a more moderate image.
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Talarico Is Now Trying to Run Away From His Radical Positions Matt Margolis | 3:43 PM on May 27, 2026 AP Photo/Eric Gay It’s absolutely hilarious the way Democrats think that James Talarico has a prayer at winning in November. Democrats have tried and failed repeatedly to win Texas. It seems like we go through this dance every two years. Whether it’s a presidential, gubernatorial, or Senate election, the narrative established early on is that Texas is in play, and then the Republican wins handily. In 2020, NBC News declared Texas a “toss-up” state. In 2024, some polls claimed Kamala Harris was in striking distance of President Donald Trump… and then he won by roughly 14 points.
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