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James Talarico seeks bipartisan appeal after Texas Senate win
Texas Democrat James Talarico tries to bridge party divides after winning Senate election.
In brief
Texas Democrat James Talarico tries to bridge party divides after winning Senate election. Texas Democrat James Talarico aims to appeal to Republicans by focusing on shared economic and immigration policies after winning the Senate seat. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Talarico meets conservatives in Houston
Talarico arranged meetings with moderate conservatives and business leaders a week before the midterm election.
“a crazy left-wing nut case”
Talarico's centrist campaign approach
Talarico appeared on Fox News and met Republican Sen. John Cornyn after his election victory.
“served our state honorably”
Talarico's immigration stance
Talarico supported possible Trump immigration deals and avoided attacking Trump on Fox News.
“the people of Texas did not elect me last night for retribution”
Republican skepticism about Talarico
Texas Rep. Chip Roy expressed skepticism about Talarico's bipartisan messaging being genuine.
“The problem’s going to be when policies get done, and votes occur”
Talarico's policy priorities
Talarico identified immigration reform, home building, and legal marijuana as shared interests with Republicans.
“energy jobs some of the best jobs you can get”
Talarico's oil sector support
Oil sector clients welcomed Talarico's stance on energy jobs and opposition to ending oil and gas industry.
“I think he will be quite a welcome addition to the chorus of Democratic voices in the new Senate”
Talarico's future challenges
Talarico faces uncertainty about Republican reception once he takes office in January.
“We’ll see. I don’t know yet”
The main idea
Texas Democrat James Talarico aims to appeal to Republicans by focusing on shared economic and immigration policies after winning the Senate seat.
