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Ken Paxton told Newsmax’s Finnerty that his campaign is simply holding James Talarico accountable for his own words, and that highlighting those comments in ads is fair play in a hard-fought Senate race. Voters deserve to see the record of a man the Democrats want to parachute into Washington, not the sanitized press releases Talarico prefers.
Talarico’s own archive contains remarks that are out of step with mainstream Texas values — from comments about gender and religion to suggestions about reducing meat consumption — and Republicans have rightly dug them up. This isn’t a smear; it’s a plain look at what he actually said on the record, and Texans should decide whether those views align with their communities and families.
After the GOP began running those clips, Talarico tried to walk some of them back, saying a few statements “missed the mark,” but a walk-back is not the same as an explanation or an apology to voters. Americans are tired of politicians who say anything for a headline and then expect to hide the consequences when the cameras roll.
Conservative voters know the difference between robust scrutiny and cowardice; calling out radical, culturally out-of-touch comments is how elections are won. Ken Paxton’s campaign is doing what any effective GOP operation must do: point to clear examples of why the national Democrats’ pick is not the mainstream, common-sense leader Texas needs.
Yes, Paxton is a fighter, and yes, both sides sling mud — but when a candidate’s own words can be shown to contradict the image he now sells, it’s the duty of conservatives to expose that contrast. This race is about who will defend Texas values in Washington, and patriotic Americans should expect campaigns to be blunt and unapologetic in revealing differences.
If you care about secure borders, strong families, and a culture that honors faith and hard work, don’t be fooled by polished messaging or tepid apologies. Pay attention to the record, demand clear answers, and stand with candidates who will fight for everyday Americans without flinching.
