Black Democrat Official Criticizes Talarico’s Campaign Engagement
Texas Democratic official questions Talarico’s outreach to black voters ahead of key election.
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A Texas Democratic official has raised concerns about James Talarico’s campaign outreach to black voters, just 28 days before the election. Sheena Flanary, a Texas Democratic Party vice chair, criticized the Senate nominee for allegedly dismissing her efforts to support his campaign. According to an undercover recording obtained by The Dallas Express, Flanary expressed frustration over Talarico’s lack of engagement with the black community.
Flanary’s Concerns Over Campaign Outreach
Flanary, who previously served as chair of the Collin County Democratic Party, stated that Talarico’s campaign denied her help, including an offer to host a fundraiser. In the recording, she discussed the primary race against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), describing it as a ‘racist race.’ Flanary noted that the primary felt like a ‘racist’ contest, with the perception that the white candidate was favored.
‘What I felt like I saw is that you know that they chose the white guy is what it felt like,’ Flanary said in the recording. ‘You know what I mean? It felt very kind of racist.’ She added that the way the race was handled felt ‘intentionally racist and sexist.’ Flanary chuckled and replied, ‘Yeah, you’re not wrong.’
Questions About Black Voter Engagement
Flanary also questioned whether Talarico was genuinely committed to mobilizing black voters in Texas, a crucial demographic for his campaign. She noted that Talarico’s campaign had given her the ‘cold shoulder,’ leaving her with a ‘bad taste’ in her mouth. ‘I tried to reach out a few times, and it wasn’t receptive and reciprocated,’ she said. ‘And I was like,
Source: Daily Wire
