Texas State Rep. James Talarico brought his “The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour” to Nacogdoches on Thursday, telling a crowd of hundreds that he’s focused on expanding economic opportunity for East Texans. The visit came just days after Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, used his second tour stop to draw a sharp contrast, pledging to fight for working families and challenge what he described as the influence of billionaires in Texas politics. “We’re going to end 30 years of one‑party rule in Texas and elect a senator who is going to serve us,” Talarico told supporters. Paxton, in his primary‑night victory speech earlier this week, labeled Talarico “the most extreme radical the Democrats have ever nominated,” using nicknames that have circulated among critics. Show more Show less
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Texas State Rep. James Talarico brought his “The People vs. Ken Paxton Tour” to Nacogdoches on Thursday, telling a crowd of hundreds that he’s focused on expanding economic opportunity for East Texans. The visit came just days after Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, used his second tour stop to draw a sharp contrast, pledging to fight for working families and challenge what he described as the influence of billionaires in Texas politics. “We’re going to end 30 years of one‑party rule in Texas and elect a senator who is going to serve us,” Talarico told supporters. Paxton, in his primary‑night victory speech earlier this week, labeled Talarico “the most extreme radical the Democrats have ever nominated,” using nicknames that have circulated among critics.
Texas Democrat James Talarico launched his Senate bid against GOP nominee Ken Paxton, pledging to end 30 years of one-party rule. Paxton labeled Talarico "the most extreme radical" the Democrats have nominated, framing a rare competitive Texas Senate race.
