James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back
James Talarico resurfaces at Austin City Limits after a 12-day absence that drew sharp attacks from Trump and Ken Paxton on the campaign trail.
TL;DR
- James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, returned to the campaign trail after a nearly two-week absence.
- The absence was attributed to a severe case of the flu by his campaign.
- Political opponents, including Donald Trump and Ken Paxton, criticized Talarico's disappearance.
- Talarico's campaign stated he attended a Zoom event on September 30th, arguing his absence was closer to nine days.
- He was seen publicly at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday.
- Talarico is expected to return to a full in-person schedule, including an upcoming CNN town hall.