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James Talarico: “So many politicians show up at the border to demonize and weaponize.”

On the recordJuly 26, 2026
So many politicians show up at the border to demonize and weaponize.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Talarico speaks at Memo's Restaurant during his campaign.

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