As the dust settles for James Talarico following his victory over Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. senator from Texas, Republicans from his home state are digging up quotes they deem “anti-Texas.”
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7, 2025, in Houston. TSA security wait times at Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E sit at 45 minutes Read full article: TSA security wait times at Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal E sit at 45 minutes Left: WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to first responders and the families who lost their loved ones in the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 during a memorial event at the DAR Constitution Hall to remember the 67 lives lost on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The one-year anniversary of the mid-air collision between a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter and American Eagle Flight 5342 is January 29. Right: Image from Talarico campaign on X‘Freak’: Ted Cruz, GOP leaders slam Democratic U.S. Senator nominee James Talarico for resurfaced anti-meat quote Read full article: ‘Freak’: Ted Cruz, GOP leaders slam Democratic U.S. Senator nominee James Talarico for resurfaced anti-meat quoteMagnolia High School senior and cancer survivor Ethan Haugen hopes to make a difference for amputeesLocal NewsLeft: WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to first responders and the families who lost their loved ones in the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 during a memorial event at the DAR Constitution Hall to remember the 67 lives lost on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The one-year anniversary of the mid-air collision between a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter and American Eagle Flight 5342 is January 29. Right: Image from Talarico campaign on XAs the dust settles for James Talarico following his victory over Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. senator from Texas, Republicans from his home state are digging up quotes they deem “anti-Texas.” This week, a nearly four-year-old clip resurfaced of Talarico discussing what he described as an “existential” fight to defend animal welfare and reduce meat consumption.Rep. Talarico, who attended as a member of the Texas House, delivered the following remarks in the now-viral 51-second clip: “We have, I think, heard more and more issues of animal welfare. I think, not just because it’s the right thing to do and the moral thing to do, but also, it’s, as all of you know, necessary to fight climate change. It is now existential that we try to reduce our meat consumption and that we try to respect animals in all aspects of society. So, I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign. So, we are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses. Some of you may know Big Nonna’s. They were Little Nonna’s, and then they opened brick-and-mortar locations, and so they’re Big Nonna’s. We just got our pizza from there today. And so, the point is, I think all of us—not just policymakers, but everyone — has to take personal responsibility in this effort.” As you might expect, Texas conservatives jumped all over this soundbite, criticizing the moment as evidence that Talarico was ready to push for an end of iconic Texas barbecue. The most viral reaction came from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who called Talarico a “freak” who wants to “BAN BBQ.”Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who is currently in a runoff with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the GOP nomination that will face Talarico in November, tookThe Senate Republicans X account reposted the quote, calling Talarico “woke” and arguing he should know cattle is the “No. 1 commodity in Texas.”exported $73.0 billion worth of petroleum and coal products in a recent year. The same report lists roughly $1.9 billion in combined beef, veal, and dairy exports."I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign... We are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses.", said he believes Democratic efforts to convince Texans that Talarico isn’t a “whacked-out lib” will be undermined by clips like this. “In 2022, Talarico, wearing a mask, scolded Texans about going meat-free to stop climate change,” Kolvet’s post on X read. “This is Texas.” Democrats are trying to fool Texans into believing James Talarico isn’t some whacked out lib, but the clips keep coming. In 2022, Talarico, wearing a mask, scolded Texans about going meat-free to stop climate change. This is TEXAS.The statement included an image of Talarico eating a beef rib — complete with a Texas flag–themed button-up shirt for emphasis.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadlineThe Coogs are back in the Big Dance! Houston enters March Madness as a No. 2 seedHappy Saturday!! 💛 The rodeo fun continues this weekend!Save money on tickets to the Alley Theatre in downtown Houston this month!Meet the popular hatmaker with a one year wait list
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