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James Talarico: “We are running against this corrupt system. Ken Paxton embodies that system.”

On the recordAugust 15, 2026
We are running against this corrupt system. Ken Paxton embodies that system.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Campaign rally statement against Ken Paxton.

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