Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
Summary
James Talarico, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, accused Elon Musk of trying to buy political power by funding Talarico’s opponent, Ken Paxton. Talarico spoke at a rally in Austin, saying Texas is not for sale and that his campaign is supported by many small donors, while Paxton relies on big money from Musk and others.Key Facts
- James Talarico is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
- Talarico’s opponent is Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and ally of President Donald Trump.
- Elon Musk has given $158 million to a group that supports Paxton’s Senate campaign.
- Talarico says Musk is trying to buy influence and control over Texas politics.
- Talarico’s campaign raised $64 million from mostly small donors in one quarter.
- Paxton has faced corruption accusations and was impeached by his own party in Texas.
- Talarico’s rally attracted hundreds of supporters at the University of Texas in Austin.
- This Senate race is one of the most expensive and closely watched in the 2024 midterm elections.
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