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James Talarico Has A No-Nonsense Response To Donald Trump's 'Talafreako' Taunts

Trump’s nicknames for Talarico prompted the candidate to say he would stay focused on issues rather than trade insults.

James Talarico Has A No-Nonsense Response To Donald Trump's 'Talafreako' Taunts
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said he would not trade insults with President Donald Trump, and instead would focus his campaign on issues such as living costs. Talarico also argued that some Texans who voted for Trump feel disillusioned with the administration.

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