Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has paused his campaign activities following a diagnosis of the flu. Talarico announced his illness during a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum, which he attended virtually. He stated, “I was ready to eat my…” His Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has since begun airing new attack ads that highlight Talarico's absence from the campaign trail.
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James Talarico Halts Texas Senate Campaign Due to Flu Diagnosis
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, has suspended his campaign due to a flu diagnosis. He made the announcement during a virtual appearance at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum, while his opponent, Ken Paxton, has launched attack ads regarding Talarico's absence.
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