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False Rumors Target Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico

Original: "FACT FOCUS: Posts Falsely Claim Democratic Candidate James Talarico Was at a Mental Facility Republican officials and c

Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded claims that James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was at a mental facility. The story has been fact-checked and debunked, with no evidence supporting the allegation. The false claims are circulating as the closely watched Senate race draws national attention and partisan attacks intensify.

Why now: A competitive Texas Senate race is driving partisan attacks and viral misinformation about the Democratic candidate.

James TalaricoTexasDemocratic PartyRepublican Party

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• "FACT FOCUS: Posts Falsely Claim Democratic Candidate James Talarico Was at a Mental Facility Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep. James Talarico, Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was… · ManyRoads@mstdn.social · 4

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