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politics1 month ago•250 min saved

Kimmel’s Talarico Interview Sparks White House-FCC Censorship Clash

Jimmy Kimmel canceled airing his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico after claiming threats from the Trump administration to the FCC; the White House denied pressuring him and accused Kimmel of fomenting a false narrative, while Disney’s FCC license-review fight and past instances with late-night hosts frame a broader debate over press freedom and access to candidates; the full interview will still be posted on YouTube.

via MS NOW|

#censorship #fcc #kimmel

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Kimmel Says FCC Pressure Pushes Talarico Interview Online

Jimmy Kimmel revealed that the Trump-era FCC guidance on the equal-time rule prompted him to move his planned interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico from ABC to YouTube, following a similar situation faced by Stephen Colbert. He noted concerns for local ABC affiliates and urged viewers to vote, with the YouTube post serving as the platform for the interview under current rules.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #equal-time-rule #fcc

politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Ex-Texas Ranger backs Talarico in pivotal Senate race

David Maxwell, a decorated former Texas Ranger who reported Ken Paxton to the FBI in 2020, endorsed Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’s U.S. Senate race; Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 but acquitted by the Senate, and federal charges were not pursued by the DOJ.

via The Washington Post|

#david-maxwell #impeachment #paxton

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Talarico counters Trump’s midterms visit with a statewide food drive spotlighting grocery costs

Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico plans to counter Donald Trump’s GOP midterms convention in Dallas with a statewide 'Love Thy Neighbor' food drive to spotlight high grocery costs, mobilizing volunteers to collect and donate food Sept. 6–9. The event aims for cross‑partisan participation and comes as polls show Talarico leading Paxton 48–42. The digest also notes Democrats pressing for AI oversight with calls to haul in tech executives, and Rep. Morelle urging faster ballot counting as House leadership shortens the pre‑election calendar and otherwise battles data centers, sanctions and other priorities.

via Politico|

#affordability #counterprogramming #groceries

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump warns Texas could be a disaster if Talarico wins Senate seat

Donald Trump told Texas Republicans on Dan Patrick's podcast that electing Democrat James Talarico to replace Sen. John Cornyn could lead to a disaster for Texas, endorsing Ken Paxton and criticizing Talarico as a 'weirdo' while stressing Texas' pivotal role in national politics as polls show a tight Senate race ahead of the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas.

via USA Today|

#paxton #politics #senate

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Texas Senate Toss-Up: Talarico Edges Paxton in New Poll

A new Overton Insights/Texas Public Policy Foundation poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by 0.6 points among likely voters (44.0% to 43.4%), with leaners putting the race at a 50–50 tie and a margin of error of ±2.9%, signaling a razor-thin Texas Senate contest with two months to Election Day.

via New York Post|

#paxton #politics #polling

politics1 month ago•205 min saved

Texas ad war deepens as Trump cash stalls in Paxton race

As polls tighten in Texas’ US Senate race, Republicans worry that MAGA Inc. hasn’t unleashed its cash to back Ken Paxton even as Democrat James Talarico dominates the airwaves; Trump signals renewed involvement with a Houston fundraiser, and outside groups are ramping up ads, fueling questions about how much money MAGA Inc. will ultimately commit and whether it changes the race.

via CNN|

#maga-inc #paxton #politics

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Faith takes center stage as Democrat hunts Texas Senate seat amid evangelical backlash

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico makes faith a central theme in his bid to flip Texas’s Senate seat, arguing for love and compassion while courting faith-based voters — a strategy that has drawn praise from supporters but provoked backlash from evangelical conservatives who accuse him of blasphemy and misrepresenting Christianity. The race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remains tight, complicated by Paxton’s own evangelical image and past scandals, and reflects the broader dynamic of religion in Texas politics.

via The Washington Post|

#elections #faith #paxton

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

Talarico's Church Housing Undocumented Family Becomes Campaign Flashpoint

A resurfaced 2023 interview shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico saying his church housed an undocumented family facing deportation and that Christianity is 'just another word for causing trouble,' triggering Republican attacks ahead of the Paxton-Talarico race; his campaign defends his faith-based approach and positions on policing, border security, and abortion rights.

via Fox News|

#church #ice #immigration

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Talarico edges Paxton in Texas Senate poll as race tightens

A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton 47-45 among likely voters (MOE ±2.83), signaling a tight race ahead of November. Talarico has far outraised Paxton in fundraising ($30M vs. $9M), while Paxton underperforms with white voters (+14 for Paxton) and Hispanics favor Talarico by 19 points, illustrating demographic headwinds Paxton faces despite past statewide wins and political endorsements.

via Axios|

#elections #paxton #politics

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Talarico Deflects 'Manhood' Attacks in Texas Senate Bid

Democrat James Talarico counters Republicans' focus on his masculinity in the Texas U.S. Senate race by emphasizing issues that matter to men—lower housing costs, rent control, and curbing billionaire influence—while courting male voters (including young and Hispanic men) and calling for debates, aided by his national exposure from Joe Rogan and other media appearances.

via Politico|

#masculinity #paxton #politics

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

Talarico Edges Paxton in Fox News Texas Senate Poll as Democratic Enthusiasm Grows

A Fox News poll of 1,006 Texas registered voters (July 23–27, 2026) shows a tight Senate race: Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton 51% to 48%, a 3-point edge fueled by higher Democratic enthusiasm and strong independent support (Talarico 53%-47% among the most motivated voters). Paxton leads among White evangelicals, rural voters, and older men, while Talarico dominates with Black voters, Hispanics, moderates, women, and younger voters. Hispanics back Talarico 59-41, and inflation is the top issue for many voters. Personal ratings tilt against Paxton and in favor of Talarico (Paxton -6 net, Talarico +6). In the governor’s race, Abbott leads Hinojosa by 1 point. The survey notes an enthusiasm gap and a margin of error ±3 percentage points.

via Fox News|

#elections #fox-news-poll #paxton

politics3 months ago•19 min saved

Talarico tightens focus on Black Texas voters at Dem convention

At the Texas Democratic Party convention in Corpus Christi, U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico urged Black Democrats to trust and engage with his campaign, acknowledging the party’s history of taking Black voters for granted and pledging to partner with Black communities; however, longtime Black officials and activists say outreach remains underdeveloped, and Crockett’s coalition has yet to be fully mobilized, making Black turnout critical as polling shows substantial Black support but persistent concerns about mobilization ahead of November.

via The Texas Tribune|

#black-voters #jasmine-crockett #politics

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Talarico Targets Paxton Over Hoffman Plea Deal in Child-Abuse Case

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico used a Waco child-sex abuse case to attack Attorney General Ken Paxton, demanding release of internal files and arguing Paxton helped secure a lenient plea for Adam Hoffman; prosecutors say the outcome reflected limited options to convict on a felony without the victim’s testimony, while the defense argued the accusations are politically motivated and Hoffman's sentence was limited to about 30 days in jail amid protests and bipartisan scrutiny.

via The New York Times|

#child-abuse-case #paxton #plea-deal

politics4 months ago•13 min saved

Impeachment lawyer backs Talarico in Texas Senate race

Dan Cogdell, the attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial, endorsed Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico, signaling cross-party support in the Texas Senate race.

via AP News|

#endorsement #impeachment #paxton