Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Talarico goes straight to Paxton’s voicemail — and turns it into a campaign ad

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James Talarico scored some points with an easy political play: Pick up the phone, "call" Ken Paxton, and publicly challenge him to a debate. The video quickly went viral, with Talarico urging his Republican opponent to join him on Fox News before Texans head to the polls.

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    James Talarico scored some points with an easy political play: Pick up the phone, "call" Ken Paxton, and publicly challenge him to a debate. The video quickly went viral, with Talarico urging his Republican opponent to join him on Fox News before Texans head to the polls.

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