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James Talarico mental health accusations assessed
Talarico said he had a "nasty case of the flu" last week, but Republican voices have a completely different theory.
Will Alaric Jackson be suspended after Rams player punched Bills' Bradley Chubb?
Rams OT Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bills edge rusher Bradley Chubb after their Week 5 "Monday Night Football" game. Will Jackson be suspended?
Talarico courts rural Texas voters in Senate race against Paxton
The Democratic Senate candidate said Republicans have hurt farmers and small towns as he touted positions on energy, data centers and healthcare.
Paxton making 'very risky' move by declining to debate Talarico
Every Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Texas since 2002 has agreed to at least one debate. One expert says it’s a very risky move to pass up the opportunity to make up ground with James...
Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico
Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.
State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map
The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it's getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and the race ...
Texas Daily: At a Contested UT Event, Hasan Piker Weighs In on Talarico vs. Paxton
Although the live streamer’s talk was hotly debated beforehand, his appearance was ultimately met with little pushback on campus.
The Dumbest Week in Texas Politics, a Saga in Five Acts
James Talarico took some sick days. The right-wing X-iverse lost its collective mind. Here's what happened.
Viral Dallas mansion gets political with this year's Halloween display
A Preston Hollow mansion known for viral holiday displays has unveiled a political Halloween display that backs Ken Paxton, targets James Talarico and calls out Dallas Councilwoman Gay Donnell Willis.
State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map
The race for U.S. Senate is the biggest story in Texas politics, and it’s getting nationwide attention. Campaign spending between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is on pace to set records, and …
Top Democrats Start to Fund James Talarico in Texas Senate Race
The main super PAC for Senate Democrats will begin to run digital ads in the state’s Senate race, in a sign of the party’s growing confidence.
‘He’s solid, has integrity and character’: Longtime TX GOP judge backs Talarico for Senate
Trump, a Cowboy and a Science Guy: Who’s taking sides in Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are drawing support from politicians, sports stars, entertainers and some surprising crossovers.
Friday Night Lights Stars Campaign For James Talarico In Midterms Final Push
Watch Friday Night Lights stars campaign for James Talarico in "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" ad
Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish
Paxton's ratings are underwater by 17 points, while Democrat James Talarico holds a slim enthusiasm edge among likely voters
From the border to the Bible: Takeaways from Talarico interview
The Democratic Senate contender discussed education, immigration, taxes, foreign policy and his faith during an interview with The Dallas Morning News.
Eagles legend Don Henley puts big money into turning Texas blue
The Texas native is top donor to several statewide Democratic candidates and a major player in super PACs helping James Talarico.
Spencer Pratt says he was told Democratic candidate Talarico is in mental health facility
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said Friday that he was told Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico is in a mental health facility.
U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) Speaks at Hispanic Business Council
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) sits down for a conversation with the United States Hispanic Business Council in Edinburg, TX.
Talarico, Paxton want to cut federal gas taxes as they court Hispanic voters in Texas Senate race
Republicans falsely claim Talarico was in mental hospital
Republican apologists rushed to claim Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico lied by saying he was off the campaign trail last week due to the flu. He was instead, they insisted,...
Talarico criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza, backs two-state solution
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ Senate seat, addressed the nuances of a voter’s question about rising antisemitism and his stance on Israel. “I have deep love and respect for the Jewish people, for the Jewish scriptures,” noting that he learned about them from a local rabbi and not from a Christian perspective.
Fears about kids’ online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and
You are who you vote for: Identity politics in Texas midterms
While the campaigns in Texas have been focused fundamentally on the affordability crisis, the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains highly contested due to the engagement of identity politics from both candidates.
What Texas race says about current politics
At an intersection near our house in Dallas, one home has a large Talarico sign in the front yard. The home directly across the street has a large Paxton sign.
Talarico earns major Texas newspaper backing over Paxton in US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico earned the backing of a major Texas newspaper, adding momentum to his U.S. Senate battle against Republican Ken Paxton.
‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on Sunday denounced the wide-ranging speculation about his whereabouts in recent days as Republicans seized on his absence from the campaign trail.
Bush clan members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
The Bushes could potentially influence some disaffected Republicans when it comes to next month's vote.
Is James Talarico about to flip Texas for the Democrats?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to James Henson, founder and executive director of the Texas Politics Project, about why a blue wave in the Lone Star state would be seismic
Jasmine Crockett’s PAC released new endorsements. Talarico is still not on the list.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has stepped back from Texas’s high-profile Senate race since losing the Democratic primary in March.
Rams LT Alaric Jackson strikes Bills LB Bradley Chubb after OT game
Jackson completed his jersey exchange and followed Chubb, confronting him and striking him with a blow that knocked the hat off Chubb’s head.
These Democrats could win competitive races. None are politicians
James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed are far from the only atypical Democratic candidates running for Congress in the midterm elections.
Talarico raises record $64M in Texas Senate race against Paxton
Democrat James Talarico scored record-breaking numbers in Q3, widening his fundraising lead in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.
Talarico refutes skeptics at CNN Town Hall
Jeff Zeleny breaks down Texas Democrat James Talarico’s performance at a CNN Town Hall, where voters questioned him on religion, abortion and more.
Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.
No, James Talarico was not in a mental health facility in Ohio
When James Talarico took time off the trail with the flu, conservative influencers spread rumors he was being treated at a mental health facility — which he and the center have denied.
Rams’ Alaric Jackson suspended 2 games for striking Bills LB Bradley Chubb
Jackson struck Chubb after the two exchanged words following the Bills’ 37-34 overtime victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Talarico compares his campaign to David and Goliath after GOP invests over $158M against him
The Democrat faces more than $158 million in outside spending by Republican leadership and the world's richest man, Elon Musk.
Talarico Talks Personal History, Policy at U.S. Hispanic Business Council Event
The Democratic U.S. Senate discussed the oil and gas industry, healthcare, and rural Texas.
Democratic Senate candidates swamp GOP rivals in fundraising: From the Politics Desk
Plus, tensions boil over on the debate stage.
James Talarico Raises Quarterly Record of $64 Million in Texas Senate Race Against Ken Paxton
The amount is the most that a Senate candidate has ever raised during that period, his campaign said, eclipsing his opponent in Texas, Ken Paxton.
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad
The ad hit the airwaves as Republican Ken Paxton is lagging behind Democratic candidate James Talarico in polls on the Texas Senate race.
Paxton vs. Talarico: They agree on the Cowboys but not much else
The Texas Senate rivals share a few of their favorite things, from football and food to movies, music and books.
Paxton touts economic plan, attacks Talarico at Killeen rally
Attorney General Ken Paxton pitched his U.S. Senate campaign as a fight to ease costs for Texas families and preserve the state’s values at a rally Saturday afternoon at Southern
Send us your questions for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico
Calling all Texas Republicans, Democrats, and Independents! Are you a registered voter in Texas? Then submit questions for CNN & Jubilee’s Town Hall with James Talarico on Wednesday, October 14 and engage in a direct conversation with the Texas Democratic Senate candidate on the issues that matter most to you.
Talarico rallies as his Texas U.S. Senate race against Paxton enters final weeks
Texas state Rep. James Talarico is seen as a real contender to win the seat against Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?'
Trump called James Talarico "MISSING IN ACTION" as the Texas Democrat's nearly two-week campaign trail absence sparks concerns about losing momentum.
In Texas, Talarico Inspires a Recurring Blue-Tinted Dream
After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.
George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas
Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.
At San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins
The President returned to deep-red Texas to rally for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid, while revealing at times his own trepidation that one of the Republican Party’s longest winning streaks may be about to end on his watch.
Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has stepped off the campaign trail after being diagnosed with the flu. Talarico disclosed his illness Sept. 29 at a virtual forum sponsored by the
Beyond the ballot, block walking brings politics to the doorstep
“What makes a difference is neighbors showing up at their neighbors' doorstep and telling them why this election is so important,” Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said.
Texas voters get ‘Are you white?’ political texts targeting James Talarico
The messages direct recipients to a site paid for by American Political Action Committee, whose website identifies longtime conservative Alan Gottlieb as its founder.
James Talarico kicks off tour with ‘Friday Night Lights’ cast
Some of the cast of the Emmy Award-winning high school football drama “Friday Night Lights” teamed up with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in a new video announcing a slew of campaign events.
Barbara Bush's latest political move backs James Talarico's U.S. Senate bid
Barbara Bush gave $2,500 to Lone Star Rising PAC, which supports Democrat James Talarico in his U.S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.
In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
Talarico vowed to back an LGBTQ rights bill. Now, his stance isn’t so clear.
The Texas Democrat pledged during the primary to sponsor the Equality Act. As he moderates in the general election, his campaign won't say if he still intends to.
Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier
When Democratic nominee James Talarico stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, his Republican opponent Ken Paxton saw an opening to pounce.
Talarico says he doesn’t support abolishing ICE but criticizes their work under Trump as “secret police”
The comment is a break with a faction of Democrats, including ones in Texas, who have called for overhauling or abolishing ICE. As recently as February, Talarico had said he wanted to “tear down this secret police force.”
How both Texas parties have shifted their political ad messaging
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
James Talarico Resurfaces At ACL; Mental-Health Claim Unverified
James Talarico returned at ACL after a nine-day absence. The mental-health-facility claim remains unverified as scrutiny of his record grows.
False claims that Talarico was treated at mental health facility spread
Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep.
Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.
Left follows right in abandoning wall between church, state
Rival views on Christianity by Ken Paxton and James Talarico are part of the likely most religious-themed election season in modern history.
UNT students and local residents pack Emerald Ballroom for Talarico event
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico spoke to a packed Emerald Ballroom in the University of North Texas Union on Monday.
What to watch in the CNN & Jubilee town hall with James Talarico
James Talarico’s bid to become the first Democrat in a generation to win statewide in Texas after three decades of disappointments is in its final stretch.
Why Ken Paxton could lose a Texas GOP Senate seat to James Talarico
Plagued by ethics allegations, the Senate candidate is unusually vulnerable for a red state Republican.
Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu, challenges Paxton to debate
James Talarico returns to campaigning, dismisses health speculation and presses Ken Paxton to debate in the U.S. Senate race.
Texas voters get ‘Are you white?' political texts targeting James Talarico
Texas voters received political texts asking, “Are you white?” NBC 5 traced the website targeting James Talarico to political group AMERIPAC.
Vance’s Talarico Attacks Show His Penchant for Personal Broadsides
At a rally in Texas, the vice president suggested the Democratic Senate nominee is gay, a comment criticized as homophobic.
Talarico camp says he opposes trans athletes if unsafe or unfair but accuses politicians of bullying students
James Talarico says he opposes transgender athletes in women's sports when safety is at risk, but his campaign won't say if he'd back a federal ban.
Hispanic business owners weigh in on Paxton vs Talarico Texas race
A new survey of Texas Hispanic business owners offers a window into the Senate race and the issues driving them as early voting nears.
How Ken Paxton and James Talarico are framing their closing arguments
Talarico is focusing on Paxton's ties to Elon Musk, while Paxton is doubling down on culture wars and his support from President Donald Trump.
Paxton, Talarico pull in celebrities as Senate race heats up
It's all about eyes, hearts and red meat as we reach the finish line.
Right-Winger Behind Talarico Mental Health Hoax Fears Legal Fallout
Rhein Amacher dodged an interview, claiming he was told by a lawyer not to participate for fear of getting in legal "hot water."
Talarico holds slight edge over Paxton in U.S. Senate race on cusp of election, poll shows
The latest survey by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton by two percentage points among likely voters, just within the margin of error.
Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on Texas voters
The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
Sean McVay reveals Alaric Jackson’s next move after NFL suspends Rams star for throwing punch
Rams coach Sean McVay confirms Alaric Jackson plans to appeal his two-game NFL suspension for punching Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday's loss.
Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier
No debate has been scheduled so far. Paxton has not publicly responded to Trump's debate demand.
Bush family royalty backs Democrat in battle to flip Texas blue
Barbara Bush donated $2,500 to a PAC supporting James Talarico's Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton, using her real name in public FEC filings.
Why Is James Talarico’s Final Message to Voters ‘Friday Night Lights’–Themed?
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate leaves it all on the field.
James Talarico Mental Health Conspiracy Falls Apart
The right is pushing a conspiracy theory that James Talarico was treated for a mental health crisis during a brief Texas Senate campaign absence.
‘I just had the flu’: James Talarico shoots down conservative speculation about his absence from the trail
In an interview with NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, the Democrat again challenged his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, to a debate in the Texas Senate race.
Kacey Musgraves fires back after Noem jab over Talarico
In a Monday post on social media, Noem voiced support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican’s Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico.
Former classmate accuses James Talarico of putting political ambition over truth
Fox News host Will Cain discusses accusations from James Talarico’s former classmate Mike Garcia about the Democratic Texas Senate candidate's honesty on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Fact check: No, James Talarico was not in a mental health facility in Ohio
When James Talarico took time off the trail with the flu, conservative influencers spread rumors he was being treated at a mental health facility - which he and the center have denied.
Texas politics heat up as midterms round corner
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, criticizes Senate candidate James Talarico's voting record and campaign absence. Roy claims Talarico's progressive stances on borders and social issues make him deeply out of step with Texas voters.
‘We don’t want this right now’: James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days
In final stretch of the Texas Senate race, Talarico has not appeared in person since Sept. 26; he is expected to be back this weekend. Opponent Ken Paxton is calling for “proof of life.”
The Iran war, inflation and ICE: Talarico and Paxton on the issues
Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico both said affordability is a top priority, but have different ideas for how to lower the cost of living.