Democrats try to pass off weird progressives as normal

Democrats try to pass off weird progressives as normal

Texas Democrats nominated progressive state representative James Talarico to challenge Republican AG Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, despite Talarico now distancing himself from past statements on veganism, gender, and religion that poll poorly statewide. The race illustrates a recurring Democratic pattern of fielding ideologically misaligned candidates in hostile territory, forcing costly repositioning campaigns that erode credibility and voter trust before the general election even begins.