Talarico makes first appearance in 13-days at music festival after flu absence
Talarico said he had the flu and returned to public events after a nine-day absence, while Paxton pressed him for proof of life.
- On Friday, Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after nearly two weeks away, telling NBC Dallas-Fort Worth he recovered in Austin from a "nasty case of the flu."
- During his absence, conservative influencers and allies of Republican opponent Ken Paxton pushed false claims Talarico received treatment for a "stress induced episode" at the Lindner Center of Hope in Ohio.
- The Lindner Center confirmed Talarico "has never received treatment" at the facility, while Talarico explained his Type 1 diabetes increases the risk of serious flu complications, necessitating extended recovery.
- Talarico criticized Republican opponent Ken Paxton for ignoring debate invitations for 85 days, countering Paxton's demand for "proof of life" by calling for "proof of spine."
- With early voting beginning October 19, momentum shifts toward Wednesday's CNN town hall as Talarico aims to move past his absence; polls show the Democrat leading Paxton in the tight Senate race.
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Conspiracies mount after Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico’s absence for nine days due to ‘nasty case of the flu’
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Texas Democrat James Talarico faced fresh questions Sunday over his absence from the campaign trail, with Republican rival Ken Paxton refusing to accept his flu explanation at face value as their Senate race enters its final weeks. Talarico resurfaced at two music events over the weekend and gave interviews Sunday, blaming his illness for the […]
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