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Bush family members back Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Two members of the Bush family, Barbara Bush and Neil Bush, have publicly supported Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.
- Neil Bush criticized Paxton for supporting former President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and has already voted for Talarico, citing concerns about Paxton's record.
- Barbara Bush donated $2,500 to a political action committee backing Talarico, signaling a break from the family's traditional Republican alignment.
- The Texas Senate race is highly competitive, with polls showing Paxton and Talarico nearly tied ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake.
- The Bush family's complex history with Trump, including past criticisms and political rivalry, may influence some Republican voters to consider the Democrat in this race.
