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James Talarico: “He doesn't answer to the public because he's not a public…”

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

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James Talarico on Morning Joe | Full Interview

Published | Video Starts at 22:44

Did Tim Dunn and Ferris Wilkes, your top two billionaire mega donors, buy an acquittal in your impeachment trial? He won't answer, I think, those very relevant questions. He doesn't answer to the public because he's not a public servant. He is a puppet politician. And I want him to prove me wrong. As we just talked about, we have to be focused on forgiveness and redemption and second chances. (22:44–22:48)

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Asserts that Ken Paxton does not serve the public interest.

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