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James Talarico: “It is the oldest strategy in the world: divide and conquer, but Texas will not be conquered at a time when these…”

On the recordJuly 4, 2026
It is the oldest strategy in the world: divide and conquer, but Texas will not be conquered at a time when these billionaires are dividing us into different tribes.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Criticizing the tactics used by billionaires in politics.

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