Talarico’s Campaign-Trail Absence Sparks False Rumor
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped away from campaigning after being diagnosed with flu. His 12-day absence became a campaign issue as his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, released attack ads about it. A false claim circulated that Talarico had been treated at a mental health facility in Ohio, which his campaign denied.
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2 viewpointsTrump and Paxton attack Texas Senate candidate Talarico for campaign trail absence
Center
8 viewpointsTalarico Dismisses Mental Health Treatment Conspiracy Theories After Campaign Absence
Right
9 viewpointsWith all these ‘sick’ Democrats like James Talarico, one wonders: how are they in the lead?
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The story so far
3 developments- Oct 7Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
- Oct 8Talarico’s 12-day absence from trail becomes fodder for GOP in Texas Senate race
- Oct 11Talarico campaign denies claim he was treated at mental health facility
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