The people of the great nation of Texas have not elected a Democrat to the Senate
since 1988. But this year, that might change.
James Tallarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, schoolteacher, self-confessed, cringe progressive.
Yes, I was doing it maybe in an annoying way.
He's leading in most polls.
His opponent, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, is facing two headwinds, the price of gas and everything.
Also, Paxton has done some very, very bad stuff.
So Republicans have been trying some messaging.
Questioning whether Tallarico is man enough for Texas.
Low-T Tallarico, too weak from Texas.
Tofu Tallarico?
They're questioning some other things, too.
I love you too, sir, in a totally platonic way.
To be clear, I'm the vice president, not James Tallarico.
Meemaw would be appalled, but what do Texans think?
Are they buying it?
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