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James Talarico: “The current political landscape is too small for Texas.”

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

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James Talarico delivers remarks at Texas Democratic Convention

Published | Video Starts at 06:16

Our musicians are so iconic, they only need one name. Willie. Selena. Beyonce. Hell, we got the biggest donuts in the world in my hometown of Round Rock, Texas. But The current political landscape is too small for Texas. The politics of this state is narrow minded and short sighted. Texas used to be known for our hospitality. Our nickname is the Friendly State. Friendship is our official state motto. (06:16–06:22)

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Asserts that the current political landscape does not match Texas's grandeur.

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