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Lorelei McBroom's avatar

Great interview! I'm surprised he didn't mention that black voters are actually the majority now in Texas. Jasmine Crockett and others have said so. That's part of the motivation behind the Gerrymandering. Suppress the black vote.

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Peter Tey's avatar

James Talarico is a smart, principled, but above all a COURAGEOUS MAN. The Democratic Party needs people like him to get the establishment out of its SLUMBER

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Alexander  Harper's avatar

Excellent interview. I had not come across James Talarico before but I found him most impressive - Intelligent, articulate, courageous and seemingly very decent. If he is the future of the Democrat Party and there are even only a few others like him, then there is yet some hope.

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Amina's avatar

What a great interview.

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Jude Montarsi's avatar

Great Discussion! Thank you both!

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Regina Islas's avatar

So inspiring and desperately needed. A populist working for The People. Thanks for the interview-this is the most I've ever seen MH smile and say "well said". One for the books-

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Maksumul Hai's avatar

James Talarico for President.

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Ruthie Butz's avatar

Wonderful interview with James Talarico from Texas. He spoke with a lot of good sense. I once lived in Amarillo. I feel sorry for Texas under the heels of crooks and cheats like Abbott and Paxton. What a damnable shame. Grab a big fire hose and never play dead. Good words. Thank you, Mehdi, for your strength and powerful words, always. I pray the Dems who are wimpy wlll awaken and get TOUGH before it's too late. Ruthie B.

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Lynn's avatar

Love this interview and love James’ speeches challenging the unchristian values of the Christian far right.

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onisillos's avatar

Talarico is an amazing communicator.

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Robin Kess's avatar

He's not a wanna be tyrant. He IS a tyrant. 💯%

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Zeshan Tauqeer's avatar

Now that’s a rising star! Sensible and willing to take charge! Time for new generation of leaders to step up.

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JR's avatar

Your financial sacrifice is commendable. I heard Abbot saying those who donate to this gerrymandering resistance could face prosecution? Truth? or Lie?

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MR's avatar

Trump and Abbott are fools, the democrats were playing dead and they managed to wake them up.

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AmirChishti's avatar

I simply say, 'what the hell is going on?' Is this the end of America as we know it?

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Robin Kess's avatar

Great interview.

Besides holding off the vote and leaving, I appreciate that two weeks will kill the bill, what roll is citizens united and private $$$$ in politics playing, aren't these scoundrels deeply imbedded in this process?

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Robin Kess's avatar

Just donated and shared!!

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