# 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.
- Title: I'm Republican. I care about GOP values. That's why I’m…
- Summary: Republican Tom Phillips votes for Democrat Talarico over GOP Sen. Paxton to uphold constitutional values. Republican Tom Phillips supports Democrat James…
- Keywords: tom phillips, ken paxton, james talarico, u.s. senate, texas republicans, congressional values, gop, news, local, I'm, Republican, care
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/talarico-paxton-texas-republican-values-22494910.php
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tom phillips, ken paxton, james talarico, u.s. senate, texas republicans, congressional values, gop, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Republican Tom Phillips supports Democrat James Talarico for U.S. Senate over Ken Paxton to protect constitutional responsibilities and GOP values.