James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in Texas, once pressed Democrats to consider cuts to healthcare benefits a nonstarter — regardless of the consequences for the state’s finances. The remark came during a podcast interview in which Talarico discussed how Texas might balance its budget amid COVID-related shortfalls.
He feared Republicans would look for savings in healthcare services. "I don't care where you get the revenue.
I don't care what taxes you have to raise," Talarico said in a 2020 appearance with Texas Rising, a progressive YouTube channel focused on political engagement among younger voters. The resurfaced moment adds to the pile of past statements dealing with gender, immigration and fiscal management, complicating the political calculus fo…
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