Summary
Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush, said he voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. He criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and President Donald Trump for harming the Republican Party.Key Facts
- Neil Bush voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
- He criticized Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate, for his actions as Texas Attorney General.
- Ken Paxton challenged the 2020 presidential election results in other states to help President Trump stay in power.
- Paxton was indicted for securities fraud in 2015 and impeached in 2023 but acquitted by the Texas Senate.
- Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary with President Trump's support.
- James Talarico is seen by Neil Bush as having integrity, civility, humility, and a willingness to listen.
- Texas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988, but polls show the race is close.
- The Bush family is historically linked to the Texas Republican Party but has mostly avoided criticizing President Trump until now.
