With Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) getting edged out by state Rep. James Talarico, the state of Texas is far from safe for Republicans. While Talarico builds his brand on populist rhetoric and “politics of love,” his victory was fueled by the very kind of mega-money he claims to oppose.

Talarico accepted tens of thousands of dollars from Texas Sands PAC, a group linked to GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson — reportedly around $59,000. That reality undercuts his constant railing against the influence of the ultra-wealthy. It is a familiar script for Democratic candidates: attack billionaire power in public, then rely on big checks and friendly outside spending to stay competitive.

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He has become the “Zohran Mamdani of Texas” — a candidate attempting to build a Left-populist brand around condemning billionaires and elites while simultaneously benefiting from the same........

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