As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas
As the US midterms approach, Democratic candidate James Talarico faces culture war attacks from Republicans in Texas. These attacks focus on his progressive views and past statements, as the GOP attempts to shift the narrative away from economic issues. Talarico is leading in polls against Republican candidate Ken Paxton, who is viewed as a weak opponent due to his scandals.
- ▪Republicans have launched attacks on Talarico, claiming he wants to 'trans your kids.'
- ▪A recent poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 47% to 44% among likely voters.
- ▪Talarico has emphasized economic issues while addressing cultural criticisms directly.
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As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in TexasSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 03, 2026, 06:06 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 06:06 PMJune 3 - Even before all the votes had been counted in last week's Republican Senate primary in Texas, party members began rolling out attacks on the Democratic candidate, James Talarico.Talarico “wants to trans your kids,” Texas congressman Brandon Gill wrote on May 22 on X. Days later, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller falsely claimed Talarico himself was “transgender.” Attack ads circulated online highlighting controversial old quotes from the state representative and seminarian and dismissing him as a “woke weirdo.”With Republicans increasingly on the defensive over high gas…
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