Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
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Key context: <p>The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk</p><p>James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.”</p><p>Talarico <a href="https://www.c-span.org/program/campaign-2026/us-senate-candidate-james-talarico-d-tx-makes-a-campaign-tour-stop-in-austin-tx/686930">held a campaign rally</a> on Friday at the University of Texas at Austin, packing an auditorium at his alma mater with hundreds of students and other supporters, who cheered, whooped and waved campaign signs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/democrat-james-talarico-targets-elon-musk-at-rally-texas-is-not-for-sale">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from MuskJames Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.”Talarico held a campaign rally on Friday at the University of Texas at Austin, packing an auditorium at his alma mater with hundreds of students and other supporters, who cheered, whooped and waved campaign signs. Continue reading...
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