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James Talarico: “The real fight in this country is not left versus right. It’s top versus bottom.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2026
The real fight in this country is not left versus right. It’s top versus bottom.
Said by
James Talarico
Democratic · Texas
Source
usatoday.com
Feb 17, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Talarico emphasizing the need to move beyond partisan divisions.

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