Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” in connection with a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: United States Politics and Government
Topics: contest, repercussions, controversy, Black, member, House, former, connection, “mediocre”, Talarico, James, Representative, State, Senate, Primary, Democratic, Texas, Rattles, Debate, Racial
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/politics/texas-democratic-primary-senate.html