Talarico to Skip Bernie Sanders Texas Rally as Senate Polling Lead Tightens
Summary
Democratic candidate James Talarico will not join Senator Bernie Sanders at a Texas rally next week as new polls show a closer race between Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat. The Senate race in Texas is closely watched because it could affect which party controls the Senate.Key Facts
- James Talarico is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas against Republican Ken Paxton.
- Bernie Sanders plans to hold a rally in El Paso on October 19, but Talarico will not attend.
- Other Democrats like Beto O'Rourke and Greg Casar will appear at the rallies with Sanders.
- Recent polls show Talarico's lead shrinking to within the margin of error in some surveys.
- Talarico leads against Paxton among likely voters by small margins, but many still expect Paxton to win.
- The race has seen over $500 million spent, making it one of the most expensive nonpresidential races in U.S. history.
- Talarico is focusing on appealing to independents and moderate Republicans by emphasizing economic issues and distancing from the left wing.
- Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump have campaigned for Paxton in Texas recently.
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