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Chief Political Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. Unverified on this platform since 2009. Past lives include @startelegram, @kxan and @quorumereport.
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James Talarico opens gaping fundraising lead over Ken Paxton in US Senate race Original

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By John C. Moritz Verified
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Ken Paxton and James Talarico are pictured together in this composite photo. Brett Coomer and Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico started the four-month sprint to November with more than a 4-1 campaign cash advantage over Republican rival Ken Paxton, according to newly filed documents with the Federal Election Commission.
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James Talarico's border security plan: More agents and technology, less emphasis on building a wall Original

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By John C. Moritz Verified
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during the Texas Democratic Convention at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi on Friday, June 26, 2026. Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled a border security plan Monday that is heavy on surveillance technology and beefed up staffing but lighter on physical barriers.
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Ben Barnes looks back on a Texas political life of triumph and regret Original

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By John C. Moritz Verified
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Former Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes at Cisco’s in Austin, Thursday, July 2, 2026. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman Just over a half-century ago, a political rising star who grew up on a Southern peanut farm appeared to be on a glide path to the governor's office. From there, it wasn't difficult to imagine him seeking the 1976 Democratic nomination for president.
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