Fact Check: Has George W. Bush Endorsed Talarico in Texas Race?
Summary
Social media posts falsely claimed that former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush endorsed Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s Senate race. The article found no public endorsement from either of them; Bush’s brother Neil endorsed Talarico, and his daughter Barbara donated to a political action committee supporting him.Key Facts
- George W. Bush’s office said in September 2024 that he would not endorse either candidate in that year’s presidential election.
- Newsweek found no public statement from George W. Bush or Laura Bush endorsing Talarico.
- Neil Bush said in an October 20 Facebook post that he voted for Talarico and cited concerns about Republican Ken Paxton.
- Neil Bush criticized Paxton’s judgment and conduct and said he admired Talarico’s character and principles.
- Neil Bush said he was concerned about efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results.
- Barbara Bush donated $2,500 on September 23 to Lone Star Rising PAC, which supports Talarico, according to a report citing the group’s FEC filing.
- The article says no Democrat has won a Texas Senate seat since 1988.
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