# James Talarico Targets Undecided Voters at CNN Town Hall

> James Talarico focuses on corruption and affordability to win over moderate Texas voters ahead of election.
- Title: James Talarico Targets Undecided Voters at CNN Town Hall
- Summary: James Talarico focuses on corruption and affordability to win over moderate Texas voters ahead of election. James Talarico argues Texas needs political…
- Keywords: james talarico, ken paxton, texas senate, cnn town hall, undecided voters, political reform, corruption, billionaire tax loopholes, immigration policy, energy policy, news, local
- Source: Texastribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17497875/texas-senate-james-talarico-ken-paxton-cnn-town-hall
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- Topics: james talarico, ken paxton, texas senate, cnn town hall, undecided voters, political reform, corruption, billionaire tax loopholes, immigration policy, energy policy, news, local
## Talarico's Campaign Focus
James Talarico addresses CNN town hall to win over undecided and moderate voters after a week off due to flu.
## Affordability and Corruption Crisis
Talarico links affordability crisis to corruption crisis, reiterating populist campaign message.
## Audience Composition
Fort Worth audience includes 20 Texas Democrats, 20 independents, and 20 Republicans.
## Polling Lead
Talarico leads public polling in race and with independents, with 8% of Republicans backing him.
## Paxton's Absence
Republican Ken Paxton was invited to CNN town hall but did not respond to the event.
## Talarico's Policy Stance
Talarico pushes back on Democratic Party record while criticizing GOP on immigration, energy, and government spending.
## Immigration Position
Talarico says Biden failed on border security but supports legal pathways for hardworking immigrants.
## Energy Policy
Talarico advocates for renewable energy while protecting oil and gas, calling current system 'crony capitalism'.
## Corruption Critique
Talarico criticizes Paxton as 'most corrupt politician in Texas' and links his wealth to self-interest.
## Key takeaway

James Talarico argues Texas needs political reform to combat corruption and billionaire influence ahead of the Senate election.