Friday, May 22, 2026

James Talarico Just Said What Millions Needed To Hear

Texas politician James Talarico is going viral after an emotional and inspiring conversation that has people across social media talking about faith, hope, leadership, empathy, and the future of America.

Many viewers are calling this one of the most powerful political and personal podcast conversations of the year. The discussion touches on humanity, division in America, and why millions of people are searching for authentic leadership again.

Could voices like James Talarico reshape the future of political conversations online?

Posted by Corky at 05:26 PM | 10 COMMENTS | permalink

Comments

Thread link is to clips from the Full Interview below:

www.youtube.com

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-22 05:29 PM

Hi Corky:

Thanks for posting.

FYI: www.followthemoney.org

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-22 05:34 PM

#3 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-22 05:35 PM

I'm afraid that Purists rarely ever win.

And unilateral disarming is usually a bad idea. He took some money a couple of years ago, but isn't taking it now.

"When questioned about the contribution, Talarico's team defended it by arguing that he will not "unilaterally disarm" while Republicans play by different rules.

His team also noted that he has consistently pushed for campaign finance reform legislation to cap state contributions at, which would have prevented massive donations like the one from the Texas Sands PAC."

www.google.com

"James Talarico does not accept money directly from AIPAC and has explicitly disavowed their support.

While his campaign does not accept corporate PAC money, he has faced criticism for accepting maximum donations from billionaire GOP donors and independent-expenditure PACs."

AIPAC: Talarico has continuously pledged not to accept money from AIPAC or its PACs. Campaign records confirm no such direct contributions, although a very small percentage of his massive grassroots funding has come from individuals who also support pro-Israel organizations.

Corporate PACs: Talarico runs on a grassroots platform and does not accept corporate PAC money.

www.google.com

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-22 05:49 PM

#4 Corky hits the nail on the head when he says, "I'm afraid that Purists rarely ever win."

#5 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-22 05:52 PM

I'm also considering posting full videos in links... but I fear that the DR Hamster, aka hip hop name Notorious Rat Bastard, will get a hernia from all the heavy lifting, come to my house and pee in my coffee!

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-22 05:55 PM

#4 Corky points out that "Talarico runs on a grassroots platform and does not accept corporate PAC money."

Which is exactly why I found the introduction of "TrackAIPAC" red squares by Coriolanus so abhorrent.

He smeared Talarico, a fantastic candidate, with that very square I posted in my #3.

And as I have subsequently provided ...

With Coriolanus' hissy fit over the now released "DNC autopsy," is he going to continue to do everything he can to sabotage and defame Democratic candidates?

Or is Coriolanus going to start working to elect Republicans?

What's Coriolanus' goal here?

I can never tell, Corky.

#7 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-22 06:00 PM

#7

He'll have to answer that; he's usually quite perceptive.

Problem these days is we don't have enough quality Rwingers (oxymoron alert!) to keep us busy. We end up arguing among ourselves, and that to no benefit.

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-22 06:26 PM

Adam Kinzinger Says the Republican Party "Burned Itself to the Ground" |

www.youtube.com

Prolly closer to being a Dem now.

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-22 06:32 PM

#6 Corky says, "...he's usually quite perceptive."

No, Coriolanus is the opposite of "perceptive."

Coriolanus is well spoken.

Coriolanus is quite obviously very well educated.

Coriolanus cooks and plays bridge.

Coriolanus knows all the cool stuff.

But ...

Coriolanus is no different that others who were well spoken, well educated, knowledgeable about the culinary arts and table games, with the "in crowd."

For the exact same reason why I posted these two pictures, side-by-side:

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Do you know who the well-spoken, well educated, accomplished cook and card player on the right is?

Hint: It isn't Coriolanus.

Coriolanus is on the left in those two pictures.

#10 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-22 06:44 PM

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