James Talarico Returns to Senate Campaign Trail in Texas After 10-Day Absence
Mr. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, showed up at a music festival, saying he had been at home with “a nasty case of the flu.”
James Talarico, the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, made a surprise appearance at the Austin City Limits music festival on Friday, nearly 10 days after returning to the campaign trail. Talarico, who had been absent due to a severe flu, greeted festival-goers for about 15 minutes, posing for photos and sharing his improved health.
In a statement, his campaign spokesman JT Ennis confirmed Talarico's return to the campaign trail. During this time, Talarico's opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, criticized the senator's prolonged absence, prompting chants from supporters at a rally in San Antonio asking for proof of life. Paxton's team later tweeted that they were still seeking answers about Talarico's whereabouts.
Talarico attributed his illness to a flu diagnosis after visiting an urgent care clinic in Dallas, urging Texans to get vaccinated against the flu. Despite his previous appearances on September 28 and 30, Talarico's last in-person public event was the fundraiser hosted by actor Robert DeNiro in New York City.
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