Big Money is powerful, but it’s nothing compared to people power.

In just 12 hours, our campaign raised million from thousands of Texans across the state.

This is a campaign of, by, and for the people.

— James Talarico (@jamestalarico.bsky.social) 2025-09-10T00:56:05.703Z

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No use having a damaging primary fight in a state where Democrats will already have an uphill battle.

why James Talarico is the best candidate?

It's the first I've heard of him.. course that doesn't mean anything except to me.

But I was not happy about it. Allred is so worried about making a wrong move, he doesn't move at all. If he wins the primary, I'll vote for him in the general, but I still won't like it.

James Talarico isn't afraid to take a stand for gun control or against the war on Gaza. And he doesn't call the assault on trans people a "distraction". He calls it wrong.

Really hoping we finally break through in TX.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joins Republicans to condemn Biden’s handling of border

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez blasted Allred for the vote. Gutierrez and Allred are running for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/18/colin-allred-biden-border-roland-gutierrez/

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who is running to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz this year, was among three Texas Democrats who voted on Wednesday to condemn President Joe Biden’s handling of the southern border, rebuffing their party as Republicans continue to weaponize the migrant crisis in an election year.

The resolution “denounces the Biden administration’s open-borders policies” and “condemns the national security and public safety crisis” that Republicans claim the administration has created on the border. U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Tyler, introduced the resolution. All Republicans voted for the resolution.

Allred's vote drew criticism from his electoral opponents from both sides. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who is running against Allred for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, blasted Allred for his vote, saying he “sided with GOP extremists.”

“The Democratic nominee that goes up against Ted Cruz should fight tooth and nail against Trump’s dangerous so-called policies. If our nominee agrees with Trump and Ted Cruz's idea of border security then we're in a hell of a lot of trouble,” Gutierrez said in a statement.

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Its hard to get anywhere when you practically stand for nothing.

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Allred is a nice guy and all, but he has been completely unresponsive to issues he promised me he would tackle while in the House. Fair enough, I was just one constituent while he was my Congressman, and no rep is obligated to respond to the needs of one peasant constituent. However, this peasant reserves the right to return the favor if another candidate for Senate shows up that inspires me more.

Interesting candidate who seems suited to Texas. He's a devout Christian, wears his faith on his sleeve but not in an off-putting manner. He firmly believes his faith guides, even demands he help his neighbors and give back to society. If I recall correctly, he was formerly a middle school teacher. He strongly believes in the separation of church and state and calls out what he sees as gross hypocrisy in the Republican Party's performance Christianity, a faux faith devoid of the basic tenants of Christianity--love, forgiveness, acceptance.

Talarico is a good communicator and comes across as absolutely genuine, authentic.

Definitely someone to watch.