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A ‘vegan’ and ‘Tala-freak-o’: GOP prepares a furious general election messaging blitz against Talarico
CNN ^ | May 25, 2026 | Patrick Svitek

Posted on 05/26/2026 7:54:39 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

In one of his first rallies since winning President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race, Ken Paxton told the crowd he wanted to try something new. The Democratic nominee, James Talarico, Paxton said, would be the “most radical US senator from Texas, maybe in the whole country, ever, so I wanted to test a few nicknames tonight and see if you can help me.”

The suggestions from the audience started flowing as Paxton passed the mic around. “Low-T Talarico.” “Tofu Talarico.” “Tala-freak-o.”

“Soy boy!” a man yelled out unprompted.

The food references came from an already burgeoning Republican talking point — that Talarico is a vegan, which he isn’t. Yet Paxton brought it up repeatedly, delighting a packed crowd of supporters inside a suburban Houston barbecue spot as waiters shuttled back and forth from the kitchen with heaping plates of brisket, sausage and ribs.

“We know that James Talarico would never come here because he doesn’t eat any of that stuff,” Paxton said. “We never had a US senator who didn’t eat meat, especially Texas barbecue.”

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: jamestalarico; johncornyn; kenpaxton; maga; talafreako; talatwinky; texas

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1 posted on 05/26/2026 7:54:39 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Ha haaaaaas! CNN is fact checking whether or not Talarico is a Soy Boy????


2 posted on 05/26/2026 7:58:25 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: MinorityRepublican

He will lose like the skateboarding dude.


3 posted on 05/26/2026 7:58:28 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: MinorityRepublican

I know what they’re referring to. I’ve seen pics of Talarico and got a general impression of him, but the otherside should be careful not to overplay that card too often, too soon in the campaign. Too much ‘keep the Gay away!’ talk would only build up new support for Talarico from that same demographic. Talk about the many other reasons why Paxton is the better choice.


4 posted on 05/26/2026 8:00:39 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: MinorityRepublican

So CNN is upset that other people are doing the Journalism they should be doing about this guy


5 posted on 05/26/2026 8:05:31 PM PDT by MNJohnnie
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To: MinorityRepublican

I want Paxton to win, but he needs to elevate himself above the childishness. Especially if he’s insinuating something that is not true (if his opponent is indeed not a vegan).


6 posted on 05/26/2026 8:07:19 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain
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7 posted on 05/26/2026 8:15:02 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican
Talarico is a gay twink. I even think he gets electrolysis on his face. Definitely a swisher.

8 posted on 05/26/2026 8:15:13 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Ciaphas Cain
but he needs to elevate himself

Given his personal baggage, I actually think going the holier than thou route would be his undoing...Just sticking to the boxing ring seems to be the way to go...

9 posted on 05/26/2026 8:19:27 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🎶)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Low T Talarico

Talafreako

Tofu Talarico

Six Gender Jimmy


10 posted on 05/26/2026 8:28:02 PM PDT by Az Joe (Iran is the Great Satan - Destroy it)
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To: Ciaphas Cain

That being said, I do think Talarico even with all this extreme clips, is a far more savvy candidate than Beto O’Rourke.


11 posted on 05/26/2026 8:48:04 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🎶)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

I hope some GOP digs up the dirt


12 posted on 05/26/2026 9:16:16 PM PDT by Keyser Soze 84
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To: MinorityRepublican

Is the Long Horn state going to vote for a vegie-burger?


13 posted on 05/26/2026 9:30:23 PM PDT by bray (Thank God for Israel)
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To: Az Joe

Transarico

Trans-a-Go-Go

Talagimmeabreak-O

Jimmy Six Genders

Tiny T

The guy who makes Pete Buttigieg look macho


14 posted on 05/26/2026 11:02:46 PM PDT by Orosius
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To: crusty old prospector

There are enough psycho voters here, especially Indians, blacks, illegals and Muslims who infest Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio that he stands a real chance of winning.


15 posted on 05/26/2026 11:04:13 PM PDT by Skid289 (In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not. )
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To: Orosius

The dude is waaaay to fem for Texas.


16 posted on 05/27/2026 12:00:08 AM PDT by Az Joe (Iran is the Great Satan - Destroy it)
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DEMOCRAT James Talarico is a Godless Reprobate and a False Prophet
Cheerleader of Abortion, "Transgender" and Homosexual Marriage



17 posted on 05/27/2026 3:20:43 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: MinorityRepublican
Talarico has faced stiff challengers and never choked.


18 posted on 05/27/2026 5:20:16 AM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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To: MinorityRepublican

Good to see Republicans playing offense. This will affect other races, as swing voters get educated about how evil the Democrats really are.


19 posted on 05/27/2026 5:57:15 AM PDT by Socon-Econ (adi)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Tala-freako may sell in Austin, but the rest of Texas won’t buy such a leftist loony.


20 posted on 05/27/2026 6:24:10 AM 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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