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Man of Fake: Preachy Dem Senate Candidate James Talarico Says That Jesus Is Clearly the Anti-Trump

The article criticizes Talarico over a clip of him saying that Jesus is the clearest anti-Trump.

Man of Fake: Preachy Dem Senate Candidate James Talarico Says That Jesus Is Clearly the Anti-Trump
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Twitchy attacks Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over a 2019 sermon clip that resurfaced after he won the party’s nomination, quoting him saying, “The clearest anti-Trump we have is Jesus.”

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate whose resurfaced sermon clip is the focus of the article

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Talarico’s defeated opponent in the Texas Democratic Senate primary

Donald Trump
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Poll Finds Talarico Nearly Tied With Cornyn in Texas Senate Matchup

Coverage reports poll findings putting James Talarico roughly even with John Cornyn in hypothetical Texas Senate matchups. One account describes Talarico as one point ahead; another calls the matchup statistically tied. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the close matchup, while a separate article highlights Talarico’s response to a Republican group’s circulation of a sermon clip. Center outlets focus on polling involving Talarico and Republican candidates, alongside the GOP primary and Trump’s possible endorsement. Right-leaning outlets focus on a report that Talarico’s campaign knew his Colbert interview would be online-only before filming and questions about its handling.

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