What Texas Media Outlets Aren’t Telling Voters About James Talarico

Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. James Talarico’s performance at a CNN town hall last week displayed one of the talents that has him in contention to be the first Democrat to win statewide in Texas in more than 30 years: sounding moderate without backing off of progressive positions much at all. To hear Talarico tell it, he’ll strive for middle ground in the U.S. Senate on the economy, healthcare, and immigration, and he won’t be afraid to buck his own party. Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source Ryan J. Rusak is a writer and editor based in Fort Worth. More on the Texas Senate Race