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James Talarico slams Republicans for focusing on his gender: "Here's what real men don't do…"
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· June 12, 2026
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Key takeaway and Democratic candidate James Talarico.
In the Texas Senate race, a controversy has emerged surrounding state Rep. and Democratic candidate James Talarico. Republicans have made accusations about his gender, questioning his masculinity.
The accusations appear to be linked to Talarico's support for trans people's rights. Further details on this issue are available from LGBTQ Nation. The source reports that Talarico has responded to these accusations, but for more information on his response and the ongoing situation, readers can refer to the original article.
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Category: rights Published: June 12, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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