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James Talarico: “He [a senator] is bought and paid for by these big data…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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James Talarico discusses plan to help U.S. veterans during speech in Killeen, Texas

Published | Video Starts at 27:53

And so it's no wonder that he has refused to help Texans, like Texans in Hood county, that asked for his assistance in blocking data center construction in their community. It's no wonder he hasn't spoken out on this issue because He [a senator] is bought and paid for by these big data center companies. We need a senator who's going to fight for Texans, who's going to fight for our interests, not fight for the interests of special special interests and, and corporate mega donors. (27:53–28:09)

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