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James Talarico: ““They think that they can buy us, and that they can essentially be the kings of the country,””

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
“They think that they can buy us, and that they can essentially be the kings of the country,”
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Talarico addresses concerns about wealth and politics.

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