From Houstonchronicle · · 1m 10s
I'm Republican. I care about GOP values. That's why I’m voting for Talarico.
Republican Tom Phillips votes for Democrat Talarico over GOP Sen. Paxton to uphold constitutional values.
In brief
Republican Tom Phillips votes for Democrat Talarico over GOP Sen. Paxton to uphold constitutional values. Republican Tom Phillips supports Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate over Ken Paxton to protect constitutional responsibilities and GOP values. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
My decision
I am a Republican who won four contested elections on the Republican ticket for chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
Why I vote for Talarico
I will vote for Democrat James Talarico for U.S. senator to uphold constitutional responsibilities and GOP values.
First reason
Ken Paxton would do nothing to reassert Congress' constitutional responsibility to make laws.
Second reason
The Republican Party needs to restore traditional beliefs to succeed in 2028 and beyond.
Third reason
Voters must decide which candidate best represents Texas to the world.
Paxton's reputation
Ken Paxton's public career has been marred by charges of impropriety since its inception.
What happens next
Tom Phillips will vote for James Talarico for U.S. Senate over Ken Paxton.
Here's the gist
Republican Tom Phillips supports Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate over Ken Paxton to protect constitutional responsibilities and GOP values.
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