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James Talarico: “We can’t afford gas or groceries or health care because the system has been rigged by billionaires and corrupt…”

On the recordOctober 23, 2026
We can’t afford gas or groceries or health care because the system has been rigged by billionaires and corrupt politicians like Ken Paxton.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Criticizing the political system and its impact on Texans.

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