James Talarico Is Newest Texas Democrat Media Darling, but Dreams of State 'Going Blue' Have Long Been Dashed

Even in Texas, Democrats Can’t Leave Woke Behind

Politics Even in Texas, Democrats Can’t Leave Woke Behind James Talarico is too woke for conservatives and too white for liberals. Texas Democrats picked the boring white guy over the black firebrand last week. James Talarico is touted as the Democrats’ best chance to pick up a Senate seat in the Lone Star State. The state representative, according to his fans, is a devout Christian who can appeal to Republicans and independents with his inoffe…

James Talarico is newest Texas Democrat media darling, but dreams of state 'going blue' have long been dashed

James Talarico may be causing Texas residents to experience a bit of déjà vu. Once again, a rising star Democrat has become a media idol. And once again, familiar headlines about the red state possibly going Democratic are surfacing. Talarico, a 36-year-old state representative, defeated Rep.…

James Talarico is newest Texas Democrat media darling, but dreams of state ‘going blue’ have long been dashed

James Talarico may be causing Texas residents to experience a bit of déjà vu. Once again, a rising star Democrat has become a media idol. And once again, familiar headlines about the red state possibly going Democratic are surfacing.Talarico, a 36-year-old state representative, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in last week’s Democratic Senate primary and will try to become the first Democrat since 1988 to win a Senate election in Texas. Talarico h…