Paxton Demands Proof of Life After Talarico’s 12-Day Absence

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Ken Paxton’s campaign for Texas Attorney General has publicly demanded ‘proof of life’ from his Democratic Senate opponent, James Talarico, following a 12-day absence from the campaign trail. Paxton shared a humorous ‘Wanted’ poster featuring Talarico’s face, accompanied by a call for ‘Proof of Life,’ as part of his campaign strategy to highlight Talarico’s absence.

Talarico Absent Due to Flu Diagnosis

James Talarico, who has been a key figure in the Texas Senate race, has been absent from public events for the past 12 days. His campaign spokesperson, JT Ennis, clarified that Talarico’s absence was due to a severe bout of the flu, which has left him contagious and unable to participate in campaign activities. Ennis emphasized that Talarico had been actively campaigning, holding over 100 public events and shaking hands with tens of thousands of voters, before falling ill.

Flu Diagnosis Confirmed in Virtual Meeting

Talarico revealed his flu diagnosis during a virtual meeting with the United States Hispanic Business Council on September 30. He explained that he had been feeling unwell for several days and had sought medical attention at an urgent care center in Dallas, where he was diagnosed with the flu. He described his current condition as being at his most contagious and warned that he had been shaking too many hands on the campaign trail, which could put others at risk.

Paxton Campaign Criticizes Talarico’s Absence

The Paxton campaign has been vocal in its criticism of Talarico’s absence, particularly as the Texas Senate race enters a critical phase. At a campaign rally in San Antonio, Paxton led a crowd in a chant questioning Talarico’s whereabouts, signaling the campaign’s focus on keeping the spotlight on his opponent’s absence. The campaign has framed Talarico’s absence as a sign of weakness, suggesting that he is not fully committed to the campaign.

Public Appearances and Campaign Strategy

Talarico’s last public appearance was on September 26, during a press conference where he announced plans to suspend the federal gas tax and end the war with Iran. His comments were seen as a direct response to the ongoing affordability crisis for American consumers. Despite his absence, the campaign has continued to emphasize his policy positions and commitment to Texas voters.

Source: Breitbart

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Connor Davis