Talarico Attends Texas Festival After Paxton Trolls Democrat's Flu Absence
Summary
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared at the Austin City Limits Music Festival after being away from campaigning due to the flu. Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Ken Paxton, criticized his absence, but Talarico said he took time off to protect public health.Key Facts
- James Talarico is running as a Democrat against Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
- Talarico missed almost two weeks of campaigning after being diagnosed with the flu.
- He attended the Austin City Limits Music Festival, where he usually goes every year.
- President Trump and Paxton mocked Talarico’s absence, calling him "MISSING IN ACTION."
- Trump joked at a rally that Talarico got sick due to being "forced to eat meat for political reasons."
- Talarico’s campaign said he stayed home to avoid spreading the flu and is now back on the campaign trail.
- Talarico has invited Paxton to debates, but Paxton has not agreed to participate.
- Early voting in the Texas Senate race is starting soon and the race is closely watched nationally.
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