Midterm election results 2026

Wow. I have been watching James Talarico before he was dubbed Talafreako. Before he was supported by Obama. Back when he refused PAC money and thousands of ordinary people started giving what they could to his campaign for the senate seat. Texas hadn’t elected a democratic senator in 30 years they said. Yet, there was something decent about this man’s ideals that made me an interested observer. I loved how Talarico’s faith in Jesus motivated him. Although there are many things I disagree with him theologically, I loved his openness to talk about our Lord who welcomed the outcast and marginalised, who commanded us to love our neighbours. And then proceeded to define neighbours as everyone in need, including our enemies. “Go and do likewise,” Jesus says at the end of the parable of the Good Samaritan. James Talarico had some brilliant quotes throughout his campaign. “People with mouths full of scripture and hearts full of hate” was one of my favourites. And last night, in his victory…

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