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In Some Ways, James Talarico Has Already Won - Daily Dispatch 9/30/26
By boldly reclaiming the actual teachings of Christianity and clearly expressing a vision of progressive success, even before the election arrives, James Talarico has reinvigorated a distinct and realistic vision for a much better Texas. While Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott continue to dodge the debate stage, Republicans in the Texas Legislature promise the same old culture war, despite the likelihood of strengthened Democratic opposition in 2027 - perhaps forgetting the immense power that Gina Hinojosa and Vikki Goodwin stand to gain. Salon: https://www.salon.com/2026/09/21/james-talaricos-campaign-could-do-lasting-damage-to-the-gop/ TIME: https://time.com/article/2026/09/30/can-james-talarico-make-texas-competitive-again/ San Antonio Current: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/assclown-alert/dodging-debates-and-democratic-engagement-with-greg-abbott-and-ken-paxton/ Houston Chronicle on debates: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/paxton-talarico-debate-22455301.php Houston Chronicle on recent Paxton statements: https://www.chron.com/news/article/ken-paxton-sex-abuse-sentence-22454080.php Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/09/29/texas-legislature-2027-session-house-gop-midterms-mitch-little/ Houston Chronicle on Crockett endorsements: https://www.chron.com/news/article/jasmine-crockett-james-talarico-endorsement-22452629.php Confirm your registration and make your voting plan NOW at GoVoteTexas.org , and see a handy ballot customizable to your home address from the Texas Tribune at https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-general-election-ballot-november-2026/ . Check out the Substack version of the Daily Dispatch, which delivers each pod to your inbox and frequently includes extra video goodies: https://substack.com/@progresstexas Progress Texas is now part of the lineups at KPFT-FM in Houston, Empower House Radio in San Antonio, and KZSM True Community Radio in San Marcos! Find YOUR local station carrying In Progress, and make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative, at https://progresstexas.org/radio . Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org
