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JD Vance Warns Talarico Is a 'Threat' as Democrat Edges Out Paxton in Texas

JD Vance Warns Talarico Is a 'Threat' as Democrat Edges Out Paxton in Texas

Summary

Vice President JD Vance warned Texas voters that Democrat James Talarico is a threat to their way of life as polls show Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas. The race is close, with Talarico holding a small lead in most recent polls, while Paxton faces additional challenges including recent reports about his personal associations.

Key Facts

  • JD Vance spoke at a rally in East Texas opposing Democrat James Talarico.
  • Vance called Talarico a left-wing threat who would push his ideology on the country.
  • Talarico has led in four out of five recent polls by small margins over Republican Ken Paxton.
  • Talarico has raised $31.6 million for his campaign, much more than Paxton’s $9.3 million.
  • Well-known Texas country musicians, like Willie Nelson and Kacey Musgraves, support Talarico.
  • Republicans have labeled Talarico a socialist, but he says he is a capitalist.
  • Paxton recently faced a Wall Street Journal report about spending New Year’s Eve 2024 with fugitives and his girlfriend, Tracy Duhon.
  • Republicans have held this Senate seat in Texas for decades, and Democrats have not won statewide in Texas for 32 years.
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