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James Talarico rolls out “New American Dream” economic plan
Talarico proposed repealing tax breaks for the wealthy and expanding childcare, homebuying aid and paid leave as he courts cost-conscious voters.
- On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled his "New American Dream" economic agenda in Arlington, proposing to repeal GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and enact universal childcare.
- Talarico attributed the "affordability crisis" to 50 years of corporate long-range planning, citing the 1971 Powell Memo as evidence that political systems were rigged to benefit billionaire donors at working families' expense.
- His platform includes a $1 trillion cost-of-living tax credit and an "AI dividend" ensuring citizens share in U.S. AI company profits; Talarico highlighted airport worker Augusta's struggle, spending 10-hour shifts cleaning planes without air conditioning.
- Republican nominee Attorney General Ken Paxton countered with "Protecting the Texas Promise," offering $25,000 medical deductions and $50,000 homebuyer tax breaks; a Fox News poll published last week showed Talarico leading with 51%.
- The "New American Dream Tour" continues for the next month with nine additional stops across Texas, including an Aug. 29 North Texas event; political analyst Mark Halperin noted the race's competitiveness, saying Talarico would win if the election were held today.
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‘That’s Stunning!’ Megyn Kelly Shocked as Mark Halperin Tells Her James Talarico on Track to Win
Megyn Kelly was left stunned as Mark Halperin broke down why he believes Democratic candidate James Talarico has a real chance at defeating Republican Ken Paxton in their Texas Senate race. Halperin joined Kelly on The Megyn Kelly Show this week and the two dove into the Texas Senate race, where Paxton has the backing of President Donald Trump and the advantage of a heavily-red state, but, as Kelly noted, polling has Talarico ahead, shocking som…
·New York, United States
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Ken Paxton touts economic plan, bashes Senate race rival James Talarico at Houston rally
Paxton, the Republican attorney general, spoke at the White Oak Music Hall on Wednesday evening. Talarico, a Democratic state representative, will make his own campaign swing through the Houston area this weekend.
·Houston, United States
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