Talarico says victory sends message to Musk: "Texas is not for sale"
Summary
Democrat James Talarico said his projected Texas Senate victory over Republican Ken Paxton sent a message that the state was not for sale. He called for campaign-finance changes and said he would work on economic policy, health care and education in the Senate. CBS News projected Democrats would control the next Senate with 54 seats.Key Facts
- Talarico said his win was a mandate to limit the influence of large political donors and clean up government.
- Elon Musk donated more than $158 million in September to the Senate Leadership Fund, which sent money to a Texas political group supporting Paxton.
- Musk's trust also donated $10 million to the Lone Star Liberty PAC, which supported Paxton.
- Talarico said he believed Musk wanted a senator who would advance his interests; this was Talarico's characterization.
- Democrat Gina Hinojosa was projected to defeat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who was seeking a fourth term.
- CBS News projected Democrats would win 10 of 11 Senate battleground races; Alaska and Mississippi remained toss-ups.
- Talarico said Democrats should pursue economic policies, universal health care and education investment, working with both parties.
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