Talarico walks back comments on religion and gender after Paxton's win
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has retracted some of his previous comments on religion and gender following criticism from Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Talarico described his past remarks as 'cringey' and claimed they were intended to provoke thought. He aims to appeal to a broader voter base, including disillusioned Trump supporters, in the upcoming election.
- ▪James Talarico is the Democratic nominee in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
- ▪He referred to his past comments about God as 'cringey' and meant to provoke discussion.
- ▪Talarico is attempting to reach beyond the Democratic base to attract independents and disaffected Republicans.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTalarico walks back comments on religion and gender after Paxton's winThe Texas Democrat described some of his earlier comments as "cringey."ByDiana PaulsenMay 27, 2026, 8:28 PM4:11Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks after winning the Democratic nomination in Austin, March 4, 2026. Eric Gay/APTexas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the pivotal U.S.
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