Politics · November 2, 2026
Talarico campaigns alongside Democrat who called ICE 'new KKK' and demanded its abolition
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Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is facing criticism from law enforcement and political opponents regarding his record on border security and his associations with activists. During a campaign event on Thursday, Talarico shared a stage with and praised congressional candidate Frederick Haynes III, who has previously called for the abolition of ICE and compared immigration enforcement to the KKK. Simultaneously, Brooks County Sheriff Benny Martinez, a Democrat, has appeared in a political advertisement endorsing Republican Ken Paxton, specifically attacking Talarico's legislative voting record on human trafficking and bail policies.
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- James Talarico praised Frederick Haynes III at a 'Clear Eyes Full Hearts' tour event on Thursday.
- Frederick Haynes III has previously compared immigration enforcement to the KKK and called for the abolition of ICE.
- Sheriff Benny Martinez, a Democrat, endorsed Ken Paxton in a political advertisement.
- Sheriff Martinez claimed Talarico voted against tougher sentences for human traffickers and against cracking down on cartels.
- Talarico is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight Talarico's associations with 'woke' or radical figures and emphasize criticism from within his own party regarding border security and law enforcement. They focus on portraying him as having a 'liberal crime agenda' that is out of step with Texas values.
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