Trump and Paxton attack Texas Senate candidate Talarico for campaign trail absence
Summary
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been off the campaign trail for over a week due to the flu. President Donald Trump and Republican candidate Ken Paxton have criticized Talarico’s absence and questioned his explanation.Key Facts
- James Talarico, the Democratic Texas Senate candidate, has been sick with the flu and away from campaigning for more than a week.
- Talarico's last in-person event was on September 26, and he moved to virtual appearances by September 30.
- Talarico has Type 1 diabetes, a condition that may make flu recovery harder.
- President Trump and Ken Paxton have attacked Talarico’s absence and expressed doubt about his illness.
- Trump joked about Talarico being forced to eat meat and vomiting, incorrectly labeling him as a vegan.
- Paxton led a crowd chant asking, “Where is James Talarico?” to highlight his absence.
- Talarico has said he prioritizes public safety by staying away from events to avoid spreading illness.
- Polls show the Texas Senate race is close as the midterm election approaches in 26 days.
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