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Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

Talarico responded to Patrick’s religious criticism by accusing him of putting wealthy donors ahead of working Texans.

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a Republican convention that Senate candidate James Talarico was “going to hell” over what Patrick called Talarico’s use of religion in the campaign. Talarico responded by accusing Patrick of favoring wealthy donors over working Texans.

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Democratic Senate candidate criticized by Dan Patrick over his campaign's use of religion

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Ken Paxton
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Republican Senate nominee and Talarico’s opponent

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor who criticized Talarico’s use of religion in his campaign

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Dan Patrick Comments on James Talarico’s Religious Views at Texas GOP Convention

At the Texas Republican convention, Dan Patrick criticized Senate candidate James Talarico’s biblical views and said he would go to hell. Talarico responded by accusing Patrick of enriching donors at vulnerable people’s expense. Left-leaning outlets present Patrick’s religious condemnation and Talarico’s donor-focused rebuttal as an attributed exchange. Center outlets report both speakers’ accusations without adopting either claim. Right-leaning outlets also report both remarks, while some coverage gives a sharper portrayal of Talarico’s religious views.

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