I like Talarico and belive he will win. But, I didn't like him dodging

[Rafi]

Lawrence O'Donnell's question about transgender children. Paxton was talking about it in his victory speech and attacking Talarico for his support. Lawrence asked him twice to address the issue and he just ignored him and gave vanilla answers. When asked bout a couple other issues he responded. C'mon James show some cajones.

[pinkstarburst]

1. Let's show some common sense here

Talarico is the best chance we've had to win in a long time in TEXAS. This is a red state. He absolutely cannot give a controversial quote like Beto did with the whole "I'm gonna take your guns" thing about banning all assault rifles. That sort of thing might play great in New York or California. It will kill his chances in Texas, even if he agrees with it, and will vote to support LGBTQIA legislation in the senate.

We need to play 4D chess here, not be thinking with our tiddlywinks brains.

[GoCubsGo]

8. Yup, no need to give him soundbites that he will alter/distort,

in order to use against you. Don't give him more chances to lie about you.

[Rafi]

67. So just ignore issues you have taken a stand on to cower?

BS

[yardwork]

88. Why don't you run for office?

There are probably local races that you could run for in your community. Consider town council, school board.

[BannonsLiver]

91. It's clear actually winning elections is a tertiary priority for you.

[appmanga]

103. What's supposed to be the issue on transgender children?

That he's for/against them? That they should/shouldn't exist? What needs to stop is allowing the right-wing to use transgenderism and the issues surrounding it as political fodder. Despite the idiocy of the statement, no one is going to school in the morning as a boy and coming back home in the afternoon as a girl. Democrats should talk about what they know (which likely isn't much, since most people don't) when it comes to transgenderism: it's a personal choice made between patients, doctors, and families. There is no large number of transgender athletes in colleges and high schools, and when it comes to sports, we should be concerned with fairness for all involved.

[Ursus Rex]

17. I would even argue that it would not be a smart move in CA or NY

... there are probably MORE people who'd find it reassuring in parts of those states but it's not a broadly-popular issue. There are anti-Ossoff ads here in Georgia that feature some mention of some support he's shown in the past, or that he *hasn't* opposed it, and it keeps the people who are motivated against it quite riled-up.

[FHRRK1]

22. Exactly

I have a brother, liberal, who has been in CA for 40 years.

His comment in '24, I didn't know anyone transgendered in High School, (he graduated in the '70s) I can't believe that there are that many transgendered people.

So if you are having to educate liberals on a subject then you are in for a long uphill battle.

Sorry for the harsh reality, but it appears to be where we are currently.

[JT45242]

52. the attention transgender people gets far exceeds the percentage of the population (because it is a smoke screen)

I have a trans niece -- we love her. She is struggling with all the anti-trans laws being passed.

The "I can't believe there are that many transgendered people" is not an unrealistic statement given the boogieman that Republicans have tried to make of it.

The highest estimates that I have seen in the adult population is about 0.5% or 1 in 200 people.

Which is less than indigenous peoples and about the same as all Hawaian/pacific islanders combined. (1.6 million people)

Given how few transgender people came out in HS until very recently (last 15 years), it probably seems even smaller group than that.

'If you were to listen to Republicans and especially hate radio and Faux news, you would think the number was closer to 50% of HS students identify as transgender.

It's a great division issue because it gets people to ignore that the top 5% are stealing from the bottom 95% for 100% of the time while they get us arguing over a relatively tiny population.

I don't want to see their rights trampled, but one key to running a winning campaign (50%+1 vote) campaign is to emphasize the things that are important to you that will resonate with the majority of the voters and try to not talk about any poistion that you hold that might be unpopular with a lot of voters. From my political campaign management classes in college that was called polling principal #1. The candidate knows what he or she believes is important -- the job of the campaign staff is to get the candidate to maximize the positive positions from polls and minimize the negative positions to voters. That is how you get elected.

There was a reason Clinton had the 'it's the economy, stupid' thing around. That was what would get him elected.

Talarico needs to hammer -- corruption and the disastrous results of Rethuglican laws on the economy, affordability, health care, and utilities. No more pay to play. No more cutting subsidies to the ACA. No more tax breaks to the super rich while you cannot afford food. Noi more data centers get electricity but you cannot get heat during a winter storm or AC when it is 100 degrees.

[FHRRK1]

54. Yup

I remember in 2016 how many Dreamers were out bashing Obama. (Or fake Dreamers) Getting pissed off at Clinton and Dems. How the F did that work out!?!

[fujiyamasan]

65. Don't forget the idiots whining about him being the "deporter in chief"

[yardwork]

92. This.

I have a trans stepchild and I'm gay. Since Trump took office in 2024 my trans daughter's rights have evaporated, practically overnight.

We must elect Democrats, get back the White House, get back majority control of Congress. Then we can begin to correct the many wrongs Trump and his party have caused. It's going to be very difficult. We will not win unless we laser focus on the economy. Simple as that.

[ananda]

23. Yes. Cruz beat Allred by using the transgender issue with Latinos.

I bet Talarico has good advisors who know what
he needs to do.

[themaguffin]

98. He doesn't need to. He needs to turn every question about trans into an attack on Paxton & their failed policies

[yardwork]

99. Exactly!

[leftstreet]

2. He should keep dodging it

Focus on Paxton's corruption.

Healthcare. Rent. Groceries, etc

Why let Paxton draw out the psychos?

[peggysue2]

19. Yes! Why let Paxton and his goon squad set the narrative?

Talarico has a real opportunity in blood-red Texas. Paxton will attempt to throw all the red meat issues to his supporters. Think Talarico is wise to side- step these issues and concentrate on Paxton's incredible history of corruption along with the primary issue of affordability for Americans.

Affordability is something Republicans would like to side-step because they've bowed down to every stupid policy Trump and his Administration has pushed--tariffs, war, tax breaks for the rich.

Talarico is smart and has a positive vision for the future. He'll find the way.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

43. He didn't dodge it

[Rafi]

69. The fn psychos aren't going to vote for him anyway. Jesus.

you people are so scared to take a stand.

[yardwork]

94. Again, I urge you to run for office.

[leftstreet]

95. That's not how this works

Activating frothing MAGA psychos over trans issues brings them out to vote against said issues/candidate

Campaigning on rich vs poor, healthcare, wages, energy bills...makes the MAGAs stay home

But somehow I think you already know this

[TBF]

106. "you people"

ahem.

[Torchlight]

3. What specific response from him

would you rather have heard, beyond his redirect pointing out Paxton's obvious flaws?

[Rafi]

70. How about addressing the issue.

It ain't going away and if you don't express your views clearly then they will distort them.

[Skittles]

71. LOL

like they don't already DISTORT EVERYTHING

[Rafi]

73. My point exactly.

Silence allows them to do the framing.

[Skittles]

82. NO POINT IN GIVING THEM AMMUNTION

these bullshit "issues" are completely made up as red meat for the sick, bigoted repuke base

FUCK THEM, DEMS NEED TO STOP FALLING FOR THESE TRAPS

ENOUGH ALREADY

[Torchlight]

93. It does not follow

[Skittles]

110. THANK YOU

[SSJVegeta]

4. Hes said all he needs to about his support for LGBT folks

And everybody in Texas will hear about it.

He doesnt need to say more.

[dalton99a]

5. Talarico is trying to avoid Beto's mistakes.

Beto was painted with open borders and gun confiscation - he actually doubled down on gun confiscation and promptly doomed his chances

Republicans will put transgenders on Democrats this fall because it worked in 2024

[DFW]

10. Exactly!

Republicans win in swing states because they get schooled in being evasive moving targets when it comes to divisive issues. Don’t doubt that there are Paxton strategists primed to sift through every tape of Talarico’s utterances hoping they can find something to use against him.

[yardwork]

97. The ads they ran against Kamala Harris doomed her campaign imo.

They dredged up a tape of her in an interview advocating for gender affirming surgeries for undocumented prisoners. They ran those ads over and over during football games and the evening news.

In context, I agree with what Harris said. The tiny number of undocumented trans prisoners deserve healthcare just as much as every other prisoner does. It's a basic human right. And the cost would be minimal considering how few people are involved. But taken out of context - as Republicans do - it made Harris sound like she didn't care about anybody else. The follow up ads hammered the point home: Harris is for they/them, Trump is for you.

It was devastating to her campaign. We must avoid this trap. I say this as a gay woman with a trans daughter. Win the elections.

[walkingman]

6. Talarico knows that the only way that Paxton can win is to focus on cultural issues.

His message will be that he is focusing on the issues that affect all Texans - affordability, healthcare, housing, etc. The Texas GOP is a nasty lot. Talarico uses his background as a public school teacher and Christian seminarian, snd uses biblical language to advocate for the trans community. He has argued that "God is non-binary" and that trans children are made perfectly in God's image, forcing conservative opponents to debate theology. That is a good strategy for winning in the Bible Belt - these nasty white Christian Nationalists love to grasp their cross necklaces and talk down to people but lose their cred quickly if they have to deal with their phony religious BS.

It will be a close race - this is Texas and like the air and water around here - there is nothing "clean" in the Shitkicker/Cowboy genre.

[MagickMuffin]

7. I'm all in for Talarico, he should avoid this topic

If he answered his message could be used against him by cherry picking his response and most importantly out of context.

[dalton99a]

9. +1. Democrats should focus on winning issues, not losing issues.

[maxsolomon]

60. Avoiding Trans issues worked well for Harris.

The campaign ads hanging her anodyne supportive statements around her neck were relentless and effective on the swing voting idiots who determine our elections.

Likewise, Paxton is going to hammer this because it's a fucking obsession for Repukes - they're so scared.

[SSJVegeta]

81. Literally because she had no winning message besides "im a fighter and trump is awful"

While trying to surgically weave through the most focus group approved issues in the most uncontroversial way possible -as not to offend her donors.

Talarico knows his support for LGBT issues will be well documented and advertised. The people that would impact have already made up their mind and he wont win or lose them regardless of how he answers. But the top vs bottom battle for the soul of America and equitable solutions for the working class, is the game changer. Spend your time talking about that and hes got this in the bag.

[Cha]

77. Precisely. Editing it so Nazis

can have JT say what they want broadcast.

I think Talarico is smarter than that!

[Renew Deal]

11. Who is Lawrence working on behalf of these days?

[sop]

34. You'd think someone like lawrence would know better.

[TomSlick]

45. Lawrence does know better.

He was looking to make a headline. If it sinks Talerico, that's a price he's will to pay.

[BannonsLiver]

90. People who advocate for culture war battles on behalf of Dems don't care about winning elections.

That goes for people here, as well. And Lawrence gets paid either way.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

42. Meaning?

Lawrence has always been brutally effective against MAGAts and Piggy.

[MineralMan]

12. Minor spelling correction. It's "cojones."

It's Texas. They know how to spell it.

[Happy Hoosier]

13. That's the wrong fight to have right now.

I trust Talarico to balance the issues. But he can't help ANYONE if he doesn't win. We need to set aside such concerns, IMO, in favor of the long term goal. Talarico must win. And if he has to downplay some social issues to do it, so be it.

[BannonsLiver]

14. I'm encouraged he didn't take the bait on the culture war stuff.

Well done, sir. This should be SOP for all Democrats this fall.

[Boo1]

15. First rule of politics

Is to only answer the questions you want to answer. Any other question should just be ignored while you answer the other questions anyway.

When has any campaign ever been helped by giving time to stuff that you don't want to talk about?

[dalton99a]

16. +1

[Rafi]

74. No doubt it'll never come up again.

He made sure of that.

[Boo1]

79. Great

See rule 1.

[Totally Tunsie]

18. I did do a doubletake, however, when Talarico called Paxton

"the most corrupt politician in America". Moreso than trump? Is that even possible?

[Ocelot II]

26. Paxton is the most corrupt politician currently running for office.

So, with that modifier, it was a correct statement. Trump obviously out-corrupts anybody, considering all US politicians since 1776 (and there have been some doozies).

[In It to Win It]

30. I actually think Paxton gives Trump a run for his money.

[Ocelot II]

31. If he had the power Trump has, he could probably be just as corrupt.

His head seems to be in the same place, anyhow.

[Totally Tunsie]

32. However, Talarico DIDN'T use that modifier.

He made a flat statement that Paxton is the worst...not necessarily the worst running.

[Ocelot II]

47. True, but Trump is a tough act to follow.

[NoRethugFriends]

51. So what? Why does that matter?

[GenThePerservering]

75. No kidding

So Dem to split hairs.

[yardwork]

100. That's how we win elections.

Short statements that people remember.

Make Paxton answer that he's not the most corrupt politician. Keep the focus there.

[In It to Win It]

29. Paxton? Absolutely!

[Totally Tunsie]

33. YMMV

That's one crown I'm not ready to remove from chump's head.

[TBF]

35. "20 Years of Scandals & Headlines" re Ken Paxton

Ron Filipkowski posted this article on Bluesky:
https://thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/ken-paxton-scandal-timeline/

[Totally Tunsie]

41. Talk to the people of New York...

trump's crimes date back to the 1960's.

I grew up 45 minutes from downtown Manhattan and have been aware of trump's misdealings since I was in college. He quite literally sat at the right hand of his criminal father and learned his lessons well. It's why (despite his lofty advantage of NYC "Favorite Son" ) he garnered only 11% of the City's presidential vote in 2016 - New Yorkers have long memories when it comes to the trump family. They hate him.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

44. Why not listen to the whole interview?

This is ridiculous. ALL MAGATs are corrupt.

[sop]

36. Trump is the most corrupt politician in the entire world, not just America.

[MerryBlooms]

64. Paxton and trump both have mug shots, both seem proud

Of their mug shots... Trump is in Epstein files, so trump most criminal in my book. Paxton, close second, not in Epstein files,as far as we know, so he's got that going for him? 🤷‍♀️

[FascismIsDeath]

20. We need to win elections. We can fight bigotry and still not take the bait during campaigns.

[Miami Blue]

21. So, last night the bully and corrupt Texas AG

Called a fine dude like James Talarico by a bunch of demeaning names.

To offer a balanced view, from now on
Ben Paxton is gonna be known as
A One-Eyed Jack.
🖕🏻

[Mysterian]

24. Yeah, I'm sure you think that would be a great idea

I'm sure your heart is with transgender people.

[TBF]

25. So much concern this morning.

Yes, it's Talarico v. Paxton this fall and I hope you will all join Texas Democrats in working towards a Talarico victory!!

But after watching General Discussion this morning I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up. Not just this thread, I've had other battles this morning and keep asking myself "where am I"

[haele]

89. Because when people are working for change, they often want CHANGE.

To put it in literary terms, they look to Gandalf; they want the Great, Wise Leader who inspires hope and drives change with his words.

They don't notice Sam, who is the real hero and the actual bus driver for change with his deeds and resilience.

All politicians are just mortals who have to work for a goal or change - and will often fail; they are not Wizards that can transform situations at will without thought of implications down the road.

Ya, you want someone who inspires people. You also need someone who might have a different mindset, but has a common goal and, while they may have different positions or take a few detours, won't get ethically turned around or quit.

[TBF]

101. We at least have a chance this time -

I can't wave a wand and turn these people progressive for you. They just aren't. We have progressives in Texas, but we are far outnumbered by very religious people. Some of the progressives are also religious. That is our reality. In Talarico we have the best candidate we've seen in Texas for 30 years and reaching out to moderates is the path - along with turning out the base, registering new voters, getting everyone to the polls. I don't know if it will be enough, but I do know that we need to hammer on the economy and stay away from the wedge issues.

[haele]

104. As a grandparent of a self-identifying demi-boy kid,

And multiple time co-worker of a variety of trans folk, I still don't find singling out and using an already vulnerable and significant minority population as a major wedge issue to attract voters.
We know Trans folk are being othered and demonized through religious identity based hysteria.
But unlike other civil rights group issues, politically keeping a spotlight on them seems to be like keeping a magnifying glass on ants.
Unless someones lives in a large community, their chances of running across or identifying with someone who is gender fluid or transgender is very, very small.
The chances of knowing someone who is gay, bi, or queer in general is much greater, and because gender wrongly identified with sexual characteristics, Transgender ends up being the equivalent of Queer Panto or for childish/deviant con or sex trap in their mind.
Most people are able to accept gay or lesbian, but for some reason, a number of them just can't understand why someone might be transgendered. That confusion makes them uncomfortable, and often leads them to anger.

People vote with their experiences and the emotional responses from those experiences.

I'd much rather publicly point out the actual pedophile pastor or politician and yell "Not a Drag Queen" and drive the point home that neither gender appearance or sanctimonious words mean anything; actions mean everything.

There they go again - Conservatives are telling you to focus on the unicorn that might be in the next town over instead of the large pack of rabid, untrained pit bulls rolling around in their ungated back yard.

[TBF]

105. You want to fight and that's fine,

but you'll have to find someone else to play games with.

We are serious about making a run at this Senate seat. And I am going to tell anyone who will listen that "It's the economy, stupid". You don't have to listen. You don't have to like Texas. But we are going to continue to try to get ourselves better representation down here, and we know your way isn't going to work.

Have a nice day, wherever you live.

[haele]

108. I'm not sure you are answering me?

Yeah, I write roundabout a lot. Sorry if it was tired working Grandma on three hours sleep clear, not normal people clear.

If you got upset me starting off with Trans, then you missed the point I tried to make (yeah, roundabout) about how Conservatives are using "othering" the unicorn, (Trans folk) to upset people who don't experience Trans folk and hide the fact they're corrupt.
That playing their game just continues to other the Unicorn and drive the wedge between allies and people who are afraid of boogiemen under the bed because they don't really know any Trans folk; it's better to keep pointing out the corruption along with how modern "conservatives" are destroying the economy with their grift.
I know lots of Texans, both Red and Blue. I've known quite a few Trans folk, too

Doesn't mean I don't keep fighting the fight for the Trans folk I know, nor does it mean I don't change fighting styles for ones that work.

Talerico's doing just fine, according to my old school GOP Country Club type stepmother in law.

[In It to Win It]

27. Let him say whatever he needs to say to win

[obnoxiousdrunk]

28. I hope

Talarico does address your concern.

[NoMoreRepugs]

37. With the destruction of our Democracy in the balance I may lean towards the needs of the many

outweighing the needs of the few.

[dalton99a]

57. +1. Democrats must focus on pocketbook issues.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

38. Any follow up, OP?

[Rafi]

72. Yeah, I'll stand by what I posted. When you run and hide

they will use that against you for sure. If you don't have the smarts to state your views in a way that is not going to cost you votes then you're toast already.

[QueerDuck]

107. So, you're saying that our party's nominee is dumb? That he's a coward? That he's "toast"?

[Torchlight]

39. Does illustrating "cajones" (sic) entail engaging in the conversation one started?

Or is that something else, completely different?

[Melon]

40. Learn from Beto down here

Guns and transsexual don’t play well in the news to the voting base. You can’t change anything if you aren’t elected.

[mzmolly]

46. Sounds like he's being smart.

Last edited Wed May 27, 2026, 06:57 PM - Edit history (1)

Democrats support human rights. The other side does not.

[jrthin]

48. Oh please!

[Sogo]

49. That was exactly my reaction to the interview last night.

Dems have got to find a way to address this issue, because it creates a visceral response in people.

It worked against Kamala. I had friends and family, who voted for Kamala, pressing me before they voted to know about her "advocating" for transgender health care in CA prisons (or some such). How would they even know about it? It ran in ads practically non-stop in this conservative midwestern state.

[QueerDuck]

50. It's more important to win than to be perfect. Pointing out things like this...

... really only serves to create doubts and division, doesn't it? Why do this?

The primaries are over. The time to nitpick is over.

[Rafi]

76. Be perfect? I'm saying state your position plainly and stand by it.

I guarantee you the Paxton folks took note of his dodging the issue.

[QueerDuck]

83. Oh good grief! Why amplify it for them? Why help to "make it an issue"?

Why spread fear? Why amplify uncertainty? Why create doubt? --- What's your objective here? How do you think this approach helps?

Please... just 🛑✋

[Happy Hoosier]

86. This is really naive, IMO

The Republicans ABSOLUTELY want to shift the conversation to divisive social issues. It's the Southern Strategy that works so well.

DO NOT give them the ammo. The moment is too important.

[Keepthesoulalive]

78. You are correct

I think if he is for all Texans and Americans let’s get him in the Senate. The republicans are a hysterical bunch, let’s not give them anything to hyperventilate over.

[mcar]

53. With all respect to Lawrence, it's a dumb question

Let's not do the Rs framing for them.

[Nixie]

56. Bingo! I was just going to post that just because a crazy GOPer

tries to fabricate non-issues doesn’t mean Talarico has to accept the framing and try to own it and make sense out if it. Talarico is right to stick to his own framing.

Lawrence is one of our best, but that was not a necessary question.

[mcar]

59. Exactly. Rs do this all the time and media falls for it

Don't do their work for them.

[QueerDuck]

84. And it's not just the media, apparently. Just look around.

[mcar]

85. Yep

[Pisces]

55. Your concern is noted

[TVguyCards]

58. This is real

The right is already going after James Talarico on trans issues even going as far as saying he himself IS trans.
What I wasn't expecting was the official Twitter account of The Democrats to post a gigantic "Fuck You!" to Stephen Miller over this.
We're in the pit this time folks! 😊

I do think Talarico needs to be honest and out front on this. I see many here saying he should be quiet but I have to wonder what does that actually achieve especially when the right is already trashing him for it. Lean into it, own it. Young voters and millennial's are very pro-trans rights. Make a stand and watch them show up like never before over this. Being quiet doesn't bring their votes out and only sets Talarico up for being buried by the right.

Defend trans people, fight FOR them, and then you make it about the economy. The people who are anti-trans are likely never voting for Talarico to begin with and I'll throw money down betting that he is 100% getting asked about trans kids during the debates. Do we want a candidate who's completely shell shocked on the debate stage or do we want someone who's ready to fight for civil rights?

[karynnj]

61. Lawrence O'Donnell shouldn't have asked twice

He and Jen Psaki are easily my favorite cable people. It is clear from the first answer that Talarico does not intend to say more.

At this point his number one concern should be doing what is most likely to get him elected. Giving Paxton a sound bite on an unpopular and controversial issue does NOT help Talarico.

I think this is what Barney Frank may have been speaking of when he talked about Democrats not having to make issues like treatment of Transgender people a litmus test. Is there anyone here who thinks Paxton would be better for the rights of transgender people? This is not an infinite choice of possible Senators. It is Talarico or Paxton. The type of more explicit support to the transgender population some want here could be an albatross around his neck


Consider what a difference Talarico could mean. It is possible that he could mean who has the majority. In that case, we get the chairs of every committee. Even with Trump as President, it could stop many bad things. Consider that as terms are 6 years, we would have one extra Democrat Senator for three Congresses at least.

[fujiyamasan]

62. Maybe he should advocate for taxpayer funded gender reassignment surgeries for prisoners

That worked really well!

[Jose Garcia]

63. He's running in Texas, not California

[GenThePerservering]

68. We cannot die on the transgender hill

If Dems win, Trans issues WILL be addressed positively - enough of the purity shit - Talarico has his eye on the prize.

[GoodRaisin]

80. He will stick to his playbook, which is the top vs. the rest of us.

It’s a winning message. Talarico is too smart to allow himself to be taken off message.

[mcar]

87. Remember the 3 Ps

Paxton pardoned a pedophile.

"Talarico is a vegan."

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Uh, well, Talarico says God is nonbinary or something?"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Um, Talarico is, uh, low T?"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Talarico is going to institute sharia law!"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

— Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) 2026-05-28T00:50:28.562Z

"Talarico is a vegan."

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Uh, well, Talarico says God is nonbinary or something?"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Um, Talarico is, uh, low T?"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

"Talarico is going to institute sharia law!"

"Paxton pardoned a pedophile."

[DemocratSinceBirth]

96. I would have said...

We are all God's children are entitled to live lives of dignity and respect.

[gab13by13]

102. I'm here to support Democrats

[Quiet Em]

109. Talarico directly addressed this on MSNBC in March and Lawrence O'Donnell must know that

Here's what Talarico said

During a March 9 interview on MS NOW, formerly known as MSNBC, the politician remarked that although he’s had “a lot of interviews with national media” since winning Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, he hasn’t been asked about issues like “the cost of housing” and “the cost of prescription drugs.”

“The only thing the media wants to ask me about are trans athletes,” he said. “What I would say is that the only minority destroying this country is the billionaires.”

Talarico added that common right-wing scapegoats, such as trans people and undocumented people, each make up roughly 1% of the United States’ population.

“We are all focused on the wrong 1%,” he continued. “Trans people aren’t taking away our healthcare. Undocumented people aren’t defunding our schools… It’s the billionaires and their puppet politicians. And so we need not only the media, but all of us, to focus on the real problem at hand.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/james-talarico-stands-defense-trans-143829281.html

[LeftInTX]

111. Stupid ads by Paxton are already accusing him "liking transgender" children.

Also influencers are going away at it.

They are even accusing him of being vegan. (Remember what happened to Dr Phil and Oprah over beef??)

[LeftInTX]

112. They're showing videos ad nauseum of Talarico saying, "I love transgender children"

That's why I knew Jasmine would be more winnable. She's black and bold, but she doesn't get into long philosophical dialogues that are subject to misinterpretation.

They're going to be playing, "I love transgender children" until November....They're painting him as a pedo....

At least Paxton has never said, "I love little boys".... Paxton is just plain old corrupt. But people prefer to vote for someone who is corrupt than someone who "loves little kids"....