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Talarico Says Republicans Lying About Veganism Make Him "Feel Pretty Good"

Paxton defeated Cornyn and mocked Talarico’s alleged veganism in remarks Talarico said made him feel good about the race.

Talarico Says Republicans Lying About Veganism Make Him "Feel Pretty Good"
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 27, 2026
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After Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff, James Talarico invited Cornyn’s supporters to join his campaign and joked that Paxton’s attacks on his alleged veganism made him feel good about his chances.

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Ken Paxton
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Republican Senate candidate whose runoff win and campaign remarks prompted Talarico’s response

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Democratic Senate candidate responding to Ken Paxton’s campaign attacks

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President whose endorsement of Paxton is described as helping him in the runoff

John Cornyn
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Incumbent senator defeated by Paxton in the Republican primary runoff

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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff

Outlets agree that Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff after Donald Trump endorsed Paxton. Paxton is set to face Democrat James Talarico in November. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Paxton’s controversies and argue his nomination could create risks for Republicans or benefit Democrats, with some also focusing on the removal of earlier attacks on him. Center outlets mostly report the result and examine Trump’s influence, party divisions, and the competitiveness of the general-election race. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s role and portray the result as a setback for party-establishment figures, while also reporting Republican efforts to unite behind Paxton against Talarico.

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