Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for U.S. Senate in Texas

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Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for U.S. Senate in Texas

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Former President Barack Obama met with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico Tuesday in Texas, putting his support behind a campaign that Democrats see as a shot, if a long one, for the party to win statewide in the. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for U.S. Senate in Texas
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/12/2026

Obama meets with Talarico, aiming to boost Democrat's bid for U.S. Senate in Texas

AUSTIN — Former President Barack Obama met with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico Tuesday in Texas , putting his support behind a campaign that Democrats see as a shot, if a long one, for the party to win statewide in the reliably conservative state. Obama lunched with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina.

James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/13/2026

James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott argues Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s redistricting push will end up backfiring on ‘Hannity.’ Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to help shore up support among Black voters for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on Tuesday. Talarico has struggled to shore up support.