The hiatus, which the Talarico campaign attributed to the flu and a visit to an urgent care center, drew sharp attacks from Republican nominee Ken Paxton, who demanded "proof of life" including doctor's notes and current newspaper photos. While former LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt alleged Talarico was staying in a mental health facility, the campaign provided no further medical details beyond the flu diagnosis. Talarico previously appeared during a virtual event on Sept. 30, where he appeared visibly ill.
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James Talarico Ends 13 Day Absence with Return to Texas Trail
US Politics11 days ago
Voters in Austin encountered the Democratic nominee for the Senate during his first public appearance in over two weeks on Oct. 9. James Talarico appeared backstage and in the crowds at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, an event his campaign confirmed as his official return to the trail after a gap in activity that began following an in-person event in New York on Sept. 29.
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