James Talarico is ‘exactly who he is on paper’: Guy Benson
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson commented that Texas state Representative James Talarico, who recently won a primary race, remains consistent in his personality and beliefs, contrary to any perceived changes. benson criticized Talarico for attempting to backtrack on statements related to his vegan lifestyle and campaign. Talarico had previously publicly promoted a vegan and environmentally conscious campaign, even purchasing only vegan products and eating a meatless taco, which drew criticism from President Trump, who claimed that being vegan would hinder his chances in Texas. Talarico later clarified he is not vegan and shared a photo of himself with a turkey leg. Additionally, Benson highlighted that Talarico’s financial disclosures show he shares only one bank account with his mother, suggesting a lack of financial independence. Benson viewed Talarico’s positions and personal details as aligning with his established identity, with some commentators noting the unusual nature of his financial and personal disclosures.
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico, who won the Texas Senate primary race, is not going to change for voters.
“This guy is exactly who he is on paper, not this new makeover version that he’s trying to thrust statewide,” Benson said on Fox News’s The Will Cain Show Friday.
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Benson argued that Talarico is trying to backtrack from previous statements he’s made, and said that Talarico questioned where accusations of him being a vegan came from.
“Well, it was the video of him [Talarico], on the campaign trail, bragging that they’re moving to an all-vegan campaign because it’s a ‘moral’ obligation for the planet,” Benson said.
“He said that in the spring of 2022, wearing a mask,” Benson continued.
The video showed Talarico wearing a mask while speaking at an event against animal abuse, and said he is running a “non-meat campaign.”
“It is now existential that we try to reduce our meat consumption and that we try to respect animals in all aspects of society,” Talarico said in the video.
“We are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses,” he continued.
Talarico also came under fire in May for ordering a meatless taco.
President Donald Trump slammed Talarico, saying, “He’s a vegan in Texas. You can’t get elected as a vegan in Texas.”
Talarico previously noted that he is not vegan, posting a photo of himself with a turkey leg in March.
Fox News also shared a report from the Washington Free Beacon that Talarico’s financial disclosure showed he shares his only checking account with his mother.
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“This guy’s pushing 40, he’s got one bank account, and he shares it with mom. I opened my first savings account with my mother in fourth grade,” Benson said.
“I don’t think it’s the most important issue in the race, but it’s a strange one.”
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