Neil Bush, brother of George W. Bush, says he voted for Talarico
Bush said character mattered more than party as he backed James Talarico in a race polls show is within a few points.
- On Tuesday, Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush, announced he voted early for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, opposing Trump-backed Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- Bush wrote on Facebook that he is "deeply troubled by Paxton's conduct" as Texas Attorney General, specifically citing Paxton's 2020 election challenges designed to keep President Donald Trump in power.
- The lifelong Republican praised Talarico, whom he has never met, for his "integrity, civility, humility" and ability to seek common ground, adding that character "matters more than party affiliation."
- This endorsement follows a $2,500 donation from Barbara Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush, to Lone Star Rising PAC supporting Talarico, reflecting divisions within the prominent political dynasty.
- Talarico maintains a narrow lead in recent CBS News polling, battling Paxton in a closely watched Senate race that could determine party control of the chamber.
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Neil Bush Votes Democrat Over Paxton in Texas Senate Race
Neil Bush cast an early ballot for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton, delivering another public Bush family break from the GOP in the Texas Senate fight. In a rare Facebook post, the son of former President George H.W. Bush and brother of former President George W. Bush said he voted early for Talarico […]
Bush dynasty delivers another blow to GOP in Texas Senate battle as family member breaks ranks - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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Bush dynasty delivers another blow to GOP in Texas Senate battle as family member breaks ranks
Bush family member Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, citing concerns about Ken Paxton and Donald Trump's damage to the Republican Party.
Neil Bush Backs Texas Democrat James Talarico, Citing Damage Done To Republican Party
Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush and brother of former President George W. Bush, has publicly endorsed Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, breaking with his family’s longstanding Republican tradition. Bush announced his decision on Facebook, stating he had never previously posted a political message on the platform, not wanting to offend […]
Members of Bush dynasty support Talarico in US Senate race: 'Character matters more'
Barbara Bush and Neil Bush, the daughter and brother of former President George W. Bush respectively, are supporting Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race, prompting criticism from some Republicans who suggested the political family has been a continual let-down.
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