Texas Democrat James Talarico fields voter questions at town hall
Appearing alone on stage, the Democratic nominee for Texas' Senate seat took voter questions and urged Republican opponent Ken Paxton to agree to a debate.
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What happened
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas' Senate seat, took questions alone on stage at a CNN and Jubilee town hall on Wednesday. He criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and backed a two-state solution, and he said he wants a return to what he called "OG capitalism". He also said the Biden administration failed Texas by not securing the border.
Why it matters
A win would be the first statewide victory for a Democrat in Texas in a generation, ending three decades of losses. The race is described as tight.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 8:00 PM ET: Talarico addressed a voter's question on rising antisemitism and his stance on Israel, backing a two-state solution.
- Oct 14, 10:38 PM ET: Talarico said he wants to return to "OG capitalism", criticizing what he called "crony capitalism".
- Oct 15, 9:15 AM ET: Talarico responded to conspiracy theories that circulated while he was away from the campaign trail with the flu.
- Oct 15, 9:28 AM ET: Talarico criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies during the town hall, saying it failed Texas on the border.
Coverage
- Talarico says Biden ‘failed’ Texas by not securing border (The Hill)
- Talarico on ‘crazy’ conspiracy theories: ‘I learned … that I had died’ (The Hill)
- Talarico takes questions solo in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate race (The Hill)
- Talarico says he wants to return to ‘OG capitalism’ (CNN)
- Talarico criticizes Israel’s actions in Gaza, backs two-state solution (CNN)
- What to watch in the CNN & Jubilee town hall with James Talarico (CNN)
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