Talarico’s 12-day absence from trail becomes fodder for GOP in Texas Senate race
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped off the campaign trail following a flu diagnosis as his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, launches new attack ads focusing on the Democrat’s absence. Talarico disclosed his illness at a U.S.
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2 developments- Oct 7Talarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
- Oct 9Only right-leaning coverage:6 Plausible Theories for James Talarico's Bizarre Campaign Absence
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2 viewpointsJames Talarico back on the trail after an absence with the flu drew scrutiny
Trump and Paxton attack Texas Senate candidate Talarico for campaign trail absence
‘We don’t want this right now’: James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days
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6 viewpointsTexas Democrat Talarico Missing From Campaign Trail for 12 Days as Senate Race Tightens to a Tie
‘Full-Blown Mental Tala-Freak-Out’: Rumors Swirl Amid James Talarico’s 12-Day Absence From Campaign Trail