Do Democrats Have a New Star from Texas?

Thursday, January 22, 2026

James Talarico is piquing Senate Democrats' interest.

Posted by Corky at 07:31 AM | 35 COMMENTS | permalink

State Rep. James Talarico on Wednesday announced a new Spanish-language ad buy, in what amounts to his first significant push to shore up support from Latino voters as he battles U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic nomination in Texas' U.S. Senate race.

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-- Texas Tribune (@texastribune.org) Jan 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM

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"I laid out my anti-corruption agenda in a county Trump won by 20 points..."

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takedown of 2 biggest GOP oligarchs in TX

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Man with a Plan:

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 10:37 AM

there were a couple of posts before this thread became official:

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) does not accept money from AIPAC; however she votes consistently to arm and fund the IDF.

Texans can better address how she does locally, as in this case in her race against James Talarico, but the antiwar bloc and peace Samaritans won't vote for Jasmine Crockett in national elections.

Don't believe me?
Don't care.

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#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-20 06:42 PM |

Crockett isnt winning in Texas period.

#4 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-01-20 06:46 PM

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 10:41 AM

"Oy Vey!"
Here he is speaking to the US Senate: "What Would Jesus Do if he visited the Senate?"

www.youtube.com
yt short

"The worst politicians in America are about to talk about Martin Luther King"
2 days ago - yt short

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LDscJ3tPUZg

more shorts, including: "If you aren't loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus' name out of your mouth."

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=james+talarico+shorts

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 10:55 AM

grrr...

MLK
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Neighbor
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#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 10:57 AM

The majority of Democrats are corporate whores.

Progressive policy is populist policy, something that Democrats have consistantly undermined.

#5 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-01-21 12:12 PM

I like James Talarico. Been following him on social media for a little over a year.

He's a very sensible person with a straightforward, honest message.

He talks to people rather than talking down to them and seems incredibly genuine.

His message is he want to fight for Texans, not just the ones in big cities but also rural areas.

If I lived in Texas I'd vote for him without hesitation.

I also like Jasmine Crockett, it's a shame they're running against each other, Texas would benefit from having both of them represent the state.

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-21 01:05 PM

Crockett isnt winning in Texas period.
#4 | Posted by Alexandrite

That's unfortunate.

She's a very passionate, intelligent, hardworking person who would do her best for all Texans.

#7 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-21 01:07 PM

#7 You're right about Crockett, Clown.

Unfortunately, Texas is one of the last places where a woman of color would be elected state-wide in a typically red state.

Sadly, America needs another century or two of political evolution before we're ready to join the rest of the world.

See also: Val Demmings, Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Deirdre Gilbert, Deidre DeJear

#8 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-21 01:15 PM

There is a reason Jasmine Crockett is not one of these excellent Congresswomen of Color (AKA "The Squad") and it's not her skin color:

"Democratic" Jasmine Crockett constantly votes in favor of sending hardworking American taxpayer funds to Israel, even at the height of the IDF's vicious pogrom in Gaza in 2024 (~72,000 Palestinians killed).

How supporting the IDF killing and ethnically cleansing Palestinians in Gaza helps Jasmine Crockett's constituents in the 30th CD of Texas, keine ahnung. Supporting Sadists Won't Help Pretty Jasmine Crockett

#9 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-21 01:43 PM

last poll I looked at had him already 10-12 points ahead of the ebony AOC / KAMALA

sources in Texas tell me that's expected to widen....by a lot.

but all the GOP has to do is ask him to define a woman.....to remind

voters that the democrat party is still woke, stupid and dangerous.

#10 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-01-21 02:31 PM

"What are you going to do about ICE terrorizing my community?"

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yt short

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 07:33 PM

Why "Christian Nation" Isn't What They Want

www.youtube.com

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-21 07:36 PM

I have watched a lot of his YouTube videos, and find myself, an atheist, a fan. He uses his religion as a source of strength, not as a cudgel to force people to bend a knee. He knows firsthand what it is like to be poor and in dire straits...
Since the MAGA right is insisting on empowering the far right christian nationalists to say christianity is the national religion, he would be a good one to take them on.

#13 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-01-22 08:33 AM

Jasmine Crockett would do more with a promotion than this clown.

#14 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-01-22 08:53 AM

I heard the same thing about Beto. I'll believe it when I see it.

#15 | Posted by qcp at 2026-01-22 08:54 AM

#16 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-01-22 04:24 PM

he's a likeable guy but my source in Texas tells me that they're already preparing

to deal with him....and not the poor little HO from "the hood"...who went to elitist schools and lived in a neighborhood of mansions...

in the words of my source....the gop will destroy him...

#17 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-01-22 05:07 PM

#17 Flag: Any more inbred, and would be a sandwich

#18 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-22 05:37 PM

#17 Flag: Why the middle finger was invented in the first place

#19 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-22 05:38 PM

#17 Flag: Trying to fit entire vocabulary into one sentence

#20 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-22 05:39 PM

Texas Senate candidates debate: Where to watch

Georgetown, TEXAS (KXAN) " There is national attention on the Texas Senate race between Democratic candidates Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico.

Viewers will have early access to hear from the candidates wanting your vote. Nexstar Media Group is hosting a livestream debate.

This will be an exclusive one-hour debate hosted by Nexstar. The debate will be livestreamed as it takes place this Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m.

It will be accessible on the KXAN+ streaming app, which is available to download on smart tv's through Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire. It will also be carried on our website KXAN.com and our mobile app.

www.kxan.com

there'll be a vid recorded on the website for later viewing

#21 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-22 07:29 PM

This is a long interview, but enlightening. I definitely found it worth the time to watch..

James Talarico's Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra Klein Show
www.youtube.com

He's genuine. Who knows? He could very well be the next Barack Obama and win the presidency in a few years.

#22 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-01-23 03:17 AM

Or possibly this young man: i.headtopics.com

Let us wish them both well.

#23 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-23 03:37 AM

If I lived in Texas

#6 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-2

If you lived in Texas, they'd be dragging you behind a pickup truck.

#24 | Posted by fortfisher at 2026-01-23 07:37 AM

#24 Flag: The reason gene pools need lifeguards

#25 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-23 08:09 AM

#24 Flag: Can't Photoshop his/her ugly personality

#26 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-23 08:11 AM

Let's see if the current flavor of the day has the toughness of Lloyd Bentsen or Ann Richards. Because rightwing corruption in Texas is about as bad as it get anywhere in America.

#27 | Posted by moder8 at 2026-01-23 08:56 PM

If you lived in Texas, they'd be dragging you behind a pickup truck.

#24 | Posted by fartfisher

Personal experience, fartfisher?

#28 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-01-23 09:11 PM

If I lived in Texas
#6 | Posted by ClownShack

If you lived in Texas, they'd be dragging you behind a pickup truck.
#24 | Posted by fortfisher

It's funny how you and Boaz think you're on the same team.

#29 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-23 09:31 PM

Do Democrats Have a New Star from Texas?

This remains to be seen.

I won't hold my breath.

#30 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-01-23 09:37 PM

- It's funny how you and Boaz think

That either of them actually ever 'think' has never been evidenced in even one of their posts.

But Boaz is pretty harmless... FF otoh, is malicious, sad, insecure, and has psychotic tendencies that he acts out here. Someone pretty deep below whalesht on the human scale.

#31 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-23 10:20 PM

Right, the next best thing since sliced bread, that has not made a ripple with his current position.

We've seen this movie before (think Kamala).

#32 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-01-24 01:58 AM

Short answer: No.

Long answer: If he wins, yes.

In reality: No.

Why?

Look who counts and reports the votes.

#33 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-01-24 02:43 AM

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#34 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-01-24 02:43 AM

If you lived in Texas, they'd be dragging you behind a pickup truck.
#24 | Posted by fortfisher

You don't know s**t about Texas. The racist, inbred citizens of deep East Texas sentenced those pieces of s**t to death. IIRC at least one met that fate. Don't speculate about that which you know nothing.

#35 | Posted by et_al at 2026-01-24 04:34 AM

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