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James Talarico: “One party rule always leads to extremism and corruption…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 28:40

And I feel like that's what our politics needs at every level in both political parties. And it's why competitive elections, why, why breaking one party rule in Texas is so important. Because One party rule always leads to extremism and corruption, whether it's the Republican Party in Texas or the Democratic Party elsewhere. You need that competition. So, so it forces lawmakers in both parties to work together, to talk to one another, to compromise. (28:40–28:48)

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