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James Talarico responds to allegations he called fellow Dem 'mediocre Black man'
Yahoo News / ABC News ^ | 2/3/2026 | Emily Chang and Diana Paulsen

Posted on 02/03/2026 9:49:00 PM PST by Republican Wildcat

With just one month until the high-stakes primary election in the Texas U.S. Senate race, Democrats are butting heads, with Democratic State Rep. James Talarico pushing back on allegations that he made controversial remarks about the race of his former opponent.

Talarico on Monday responded to a video from former Rep. Colin Allred, who is running for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, claiming that Talarico made comments critical of Allred on the basis of race.

On Sunday, a TikTok creator alleged that Talarico, in a private conversation, said that Allred was a "mediocre Black man" and that he would would rather run against Allred than Rep. Jasmine Crockett, whom he allegedly called a "formidable and intelligent Black woman." The TikTok creator, who had previously supported Talarico, posted that the conversation happened after a town hall in Plano, Texas, in January.

Talarico's campaign told ABC News that the individual was never a member of the campaign team. Talarico has not denied the conversation took place, but has said it was taken out of context.

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: democrats; demprimary; election2026; jamestalarico; racism; talarico; ussenate
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"In my praise of Congresswoman Crockett, I described Congressman Allred’s method of campaigning as mediocre -- but his life and service are not. I would never attack him on the basis of race," Talarico said in a statement posted to X by his spokesperson.

Hmm...a campaign can be mediocre, but a campaign / campaign strategy does not have an ethnicity or race. I'm not seeing an "out of context" defense here...I'm not seeing anywhere that he is denying he said those words.

Anyway...may these Dem candidates destroy each other in this primary.

1 posted on 02/03/2026 9:49:00 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Republican Wildcat

Phony Christian as a three dollar bill this one


2 posted on 02/03/2026 10:13:04 PM PST by Az Joe (Hey Minnesota, FAFO)
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To: Republican Wildcat
said that Allred was a "mediocre Black man"

When he said that, did he capitalize the B, or make it sound like a small b?

3 posted on 02/03/2026 10:45:34 PM PST by Bernard ("Nothing is as expensive as that which the government provides for free." - Ronald Reagan)
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To: Republican Wildcat

Let the demoncRATS eat each other.


4 posted on 02/03/2026 10:49:10 PM PST by gildafarrell (To Strive, To Seek, To Find and Not To Yield!)
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To: Republican Wildcat
James Talarico responds to allegations he called fellow Dem 'mediocre Black man'

Statistically speaking, most Black men are "mediocre."

That isn't an insult!

Regards,

5 posted on 02/03/2026 11:48:50 PM PST by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: Republican Wildcat
' a mediocre Black man'

Why not just call it like it is, "The guys a dumb ass, a black dumb ass, a tyroney phony."

Or

I saw his angry black man rant and was not impressed, no not at all or in any way shape or form.....

Que laugh track....8-)

6 posted on 02/04/2026 1:08:45 AM PST by BFW
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To: alexander_busek

To paraphrase Roman Hruska, mediocre Americans deserve representation in Congress....oh wait, they have plenty.


7 posted on 02/04/2026 2:22:12 AM PST by scrabblehack
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To: Az Joe

Yep

DEMOCRAT James Talarico is a deliberate liar who twists Scripture


8 posted on 02/04/2026 3:45:35 AM PST 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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(DEMOCRAT James Talarico)

(TEXAS)

AI Overview

(DEMOCRAT) James Talarico, a Democratic representative in the Texas State House, IS A VOCAL ADVOCATE FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS AND AN ALLY TO THE COMMUNITY.

Here’s a summary of his stance on LGBTQ+ issues:

Support for LGBTQ+ Rights:

Talarico has OPENLY DECLARED HIMSELF an ally and a MEMBER OF THE TEXAS HOUSE LGBTQ CAUCUS, actively CAMPAIGNING AGAINST ANTI-LGBTQ LEGISLATION and working to ensure the needs of all Texans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are prioritized in the state government.

Opposition to Christian Nationalism:

He is a Christian pastor himself, but he advocates strongly against Christian nationalism and its attempts to justify discrimination against THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY under the guise of religious faith.

Challenging Harmful Legislation:

Talarico actively pushes back against discriminatory legislation, like the proposed SB7 bill in Texas, which sought to marginalize TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, AND INTERSEX Texans. He encourages Texans to stand up against such legislation and support organizations working to defend the community.

Fighting for Equality and Inclusion:

Talarico’s advocacy aligns with a broader commitment to human rights and ensuring a free and fair government for all. He believes that activism is crucial in securing a future grounded in love and EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY and beyond.

In essence, James Talarico is a strong proponent of LGBTQ+ rights and actively combats legislation and ideologies that threaten the well-being and equality of the community.


9 posted on 02/04/2026 3:47:00 AM PST 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: governsleastgovernsbest; Morgana; fwdude; Elsie; ViLaLuz; Libloather; artichokegrower; ...

Democrat Senate candidate falsely claims Bible is silent on abortion, homosexual ‘marriage’ (DEMOCRAT James Talarico)

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4360127/posts

(LifeSiteNews) — The Bible says nothing about abortion and homosexual “marriage,” according to a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

...

Minnesota Governor DEMOCRAT Tim Walz also used this strategy to no avail when he suggested the real “Golden Rule” means letting women kill their babies through all nine months of pregnancy.


10 posted on 02/04/2026 3:53:18 AM PST 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: Republican Wildcat
tempest in a teapot.

“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy.”


11 posted on 02/04/2026 5:09:25 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

Looks like a choir boy. It will help


12 posted on 02/04/2026 5:28:02 AM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Republican Wildcat

They always capitalize “black”, but never “white”.


13 posted on 02/04/2026 5:35:28 AM PST by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: Sicon

There is Black, and there is black

Black is a political term designating the corrupt and racist 95% of the Afro Heritage citizenry. Black is the minority-majority. They are the bad guys.

The other 5% of the Afro Heritage citizenry is black. They are the Afro Heritage minority-majority.They are American good guys.

Maintaining strict control of the Black population is an existential mandatory requirement for the Democrats. Although small, the Black vote is existential. A rather small change to black eliminates the party.

President Trump may very well succeed in bringing about enough Blacks to become blacks that the Democrat party falls asunder.

Black Lives Matter exists to permit the continuous Kissing of Black Ass that is deemed absolutely necessary to insure there is no Black defection to black.


14 posted on 02/04/2026 5:46:30 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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To: SaveFerris

Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing.


15 posted on 02/04/2026 6:00:50 AM PST by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: ViLaLuz

“’ a mediocre Black man’’
Calling someone mediocre and associating it with their race is perfectly acceptable, right? I saw this book in Barnes and Noble after all (and read it). It was in the “Racist Books” section with Mein Kampf j/k.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediocre-Dangerous-Legacy-White-America/dp/1580059511


16 posted on 02/04/2026 6:07:18 AM PST by brookwood (First the left said it was OK to steal. Next they said it was OK to kill.)
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To: ViLaLuz

DEMOCRAT James Talarico
is definitely a false prophet

The Lord rebuke him 🛐🙏✝️


17 posted on 02/04/2026 6:07:38 AM PST 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: brookwood

He described Allred as a “mediocre Black man” and Jasmine Crockett as a “formidable and intelligent Black woman.” So clearly the “Black” part was not referring to intellectual aptitude. Why even mention Black? Because in a Democrat primary the fact that they are Black provides them a big advantage.


18 posted on 02/04/2026 6:19:23 AM PST by nhbob1
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To: Republican Wildcat

I live in Texas and I’m telling you this guy is dangerous. He comes across as reasonable to low info voters, much more so than Crockett. Paxton is gonna have his hands full.


19 posted on 02/04/2026 7:41:24 AM PST by slumber1 (Darby delenda est)
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To: slumber1

Marxist Democrats are shifting tactics and running more white male candidates with military backgrounds, etc. They know they have to peel off just a little bit of the white male vote to win.


20 posted on 02/04/2026 7:50:33 AM PST by lodi90
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