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Republican Aide Joins Texas Democrat's Senate Run | US News
A former top aide to GOP Sen. John Cornyn is now helping Texas Democrat James Talarico run for Senate — a bold move in a state that’s usually solid red. Jacob Smith, now deputy policy director for Talarico’s campaign, says he’s proud to support a candidate focused on everyday Texans over partisan politics. With polls showing Talarico competitive — even ahead — against Republican incumbent Ken Paxton, Smith is urging other Republicans to consider voting against Paxton if they think he’s unfit. Paxton calls Talarico a flip-flopper, accusing him of abandoning his past “radical socialist” stance…
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