James Talarico Says ‘New Politics Is Being Born’ After Texas Primary Win
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- James Talarico, a state lawmaker and seminarian, won the Democratic Senate primary in Texas and emphasized in his victory speech that the country's real division is between the wealthy and the poor, not left versus right.
- He praised his primary opponent, Representative Jasmine Crockett, and pledged to earn the trust of her supporters while promoting unity and a new political approach that rejects traditional divisiveness.
- Talarico is running to succeed Republican Senator John Cornyn, who faces a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with President Trump endorsing one Republican and urging the other to drop out.
- The Republican primary saw unprecedented spending, with over $70 million spent to support Cornyn, marking the highest amount ever for a Senate incumbent primary.
