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Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments
fox news ^ | July 6, 2026 | Adam Pack

Posted on 07/20/2026 1:50:59 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Senate hopeful James Talarico is on the defensive after remarks resurfaced in which he lavished praise on Texas drag queens as "some of the best" in the country.

Talarico, the Democrats' nominee in Texas’ hotly contested Senate race, made the comment in May 2023 while criticizing a bill in the state legislature banning "sexually oriented performances" on public property and in the presence of minors — a measure that would have likely restricted some drag shows.

He voted "present" on the legislation at the urging of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus after language explicitly referencing drag performers was stripped from an earlier version, arguing the revised bill would better protect their performances, in a statement to The Texas Newsroom.

"I think Texas is obviously the best state in the nation and I think we produce some of the best drag queens in the nation," Talarico told the outlet. "And I didn’t want any legislation to target them or hurt that industry."

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Some US citizens, and I believe at least one Trump cabinet member, have such inclinations and feelings. I do not, but in my opinion such people can coexist with us straight people. There are some illegal sex acts and I assume you know what they are. I am not suggesting the current cabinet members have committed any.

However, I do not like "drag queen shows" in schools and consider Talarico's comment disturbing because the principle of "pride" could conflict with our traditions.

1 posted on 07/20/2026 1:50:59 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
I'm sure James TalaPedo was referring to these "performers."

Drag Queen Pedophile

2 posted on 07/20/2026 1:55:44 PM PDT by fwdude (Why is there a "far/radical right," but damned if they'll admit that there is a far/radical left)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Somebody needs to ask Talarico “So, are you one of them, in your off hours? Do you get all gussied up as a Queen?
Yes or No? Halloween doesn’t count.”


3 posted on 07/20/2026 1:56:54 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: Eleutheria5; Political Junkie Too

I added the topic “editorial” and wrote some of my opinions in the comments


4 posted on 07/20/2026 1:58:01 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

That seems like a queer comment to make....


5 posted on 07/20/2026 2:02:04 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
I am thinking he must be an expert.


6 posted on 07/20/2026 2:03:23 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Steers and Queers.


7 posted on 07/20/2026 2:04:19 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Talarico is mentally ill. Listen to his words. He’s an advocate for dangerous, mentally ill individuals. He is unfit to represent.


8 posted on 07/20/2026 2:10:13 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization? )
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To: Paladin2

He received his degree from St. Andrews in Austin. I have some guesses about what they teach, but I can’t find a catalog.


9 posted on 07/20/2026 2:13:35 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: MtnClimber

How the hell is that NOT demonic?

I defy you to even try to convince me it’s not.


10 posted on 07/20/2026 2:14:25 PM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

....I can’t find any degree-granting entity in Austin...maybe this??

“Located in Austin, Texas, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is a private co-ed elementary, middle and high school for grades K-12. Students benefit from dedicated faculty, a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.”


11 posted on 07/20/2026 2:26:43 PM PDT by TokarevM57 ( )
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

I’ve been seeing TalaFreeco comments all over Free Republic but...

Is any of them getting out in the public? I can’t believe any DNCMedia would air them.


12 posted on 07/20/2026 2:32:11 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (The greatest power the media has is the power to ignore.)
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To: PGalt
Talarico's team seems to be fighting a youtube war with Jasmine Crocket's team.

Talarico's team: You are not supporting me.

Crockett's team: Not my problem.

But they are both dems so they could decide that Paxton is the real great satan some day.

13 posted on 07/20/2026 2:39:13 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: Alas Babylon!

...I wonder .....have seen numerous Talafreako yard signs here in the Central Texas area but have yet to see a Paxton yard sign.....jus’ wonderin’”.....


14 posted on 07/20/2026 2:41:05 PM PDT by TokarevM57 ( )
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Why do Texas Dems always put forward such faggots and simps?


15 posted on 07/20/2026 2:49:50 PM PDT by PGR88
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Talarico: "I think Texas produces some of the best drag queens in the nation.
And I didn’t want any legislation to target them or hurt that industry."

16 posted on 07/20/2026 2:51:37 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

“Talarico is on the defensive after remarks resurfaced in which he lavished praise on Texas drag queens as “some of the best” in the country”

.

Talagayco.

Figures.

.


17 posted on 07/20/2026 2:54:11 PM PDT by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: Alas Babylon!
one of the worst manipulative liars says paxton let a molester off but doesn't mention that the witness refused to testify
18 posted on 07/20/2026 2:59:45 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: PGR88

Faggots are probably the richest donors.


19 posted on 07/20/2026 3:02:16 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: PGR88

His district in the Wells Branch area of Austin.


20 posted on 07/20/2026 3:05:06 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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