Why Aren’t Texas Democrats Talking About Abortion?
Once seen as a crucial issue after the fall of "Roe," candidates here are now largely ignoring it altogether.
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With Gas Tax Holiday, Are Texas Dems Pushing ‘Irresponsible’ Policy for Political Gain?
For candidates like James Talarico, calling to suspend fuel taxes may be an easy way to sell “affordability” to swing voters. But it would come with its own long-term policy consequences.
Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?
With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.
‘Fake’ Christian? Or Faithful?
Though MAGA believers call James Talarico “blasphemous,” he’s squarely within his Mainline Presbyterian tradition. And that’s a timely reminder of the diversity of Christianity in Texas and beyond.
Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?
In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.
They’re Mostly Anglo. They’re Largely from Austin. And They Just Might Have a Shot.
Led by James Talarico, a relatively well-qualified Democratic slate—one that poorly reflects the state's demography and geography—might have gotten its most important boost from the Republican side on Tuesday.
How Teach for America Helped Set Up James Talarico’s Political Rise
The prestigious education group is more than a shiny résumé item. For the Democratic Senate candidate, it was an incubator for his rapid political ascent.
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In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem
The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when their arguing, infighting, and mudslinging obscures—even consumes—a compelling race.
To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin
November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett.
Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.
It could definitely be worse.