Ken Paxton Trolls Talarico with 'Missing' Posters After 12-Day Flu Absence
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign is criticizing Democrat James Talarico for not attending public events for nearly two weeks due to the flu. Paxton’s team is using posters and social media posts to highlight Talarico’s absence while Talarico’s campaign says he will return soon.Key Facts
- James Talarico, a Texas state representative, caught the flu and has been absent from in-person events for about 12 days.
- Talarico revealed his flu diagnosis on September 30 and attended a video event instead of in person.
- Paxton’s campaign posted “MISSING” flyers of Talarico in several Texas cities, joking about his absence.
- Paxton’s campaign accuses Talarico of skipping important events while attending a fundraiser in New York.
- Talarico’s campaign says he held over 100 public events before the flu and will return to campaigning soon.
- The Paxton campaign demands “proof of life” from Talarico as early voting approaches.
- President Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz have also criticized Talarico’s absence.
- The race between Paxton and Talarico is close and could influence control of the Texas Senate.
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