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Oct 30 ยท Former Republican Rep. Alan Steelman endorses Democrat James Talarico over Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, Sen. Ted Cruz calls Talarico a "tofu-eating" charlatan and a prediction market favors Talarico
C-SPAN: .@SenTedCruz (R-TX) calls Christian Democrats like James Talarico (D-TX) and Adam Hamilton (D-KS) "tofu-eating charlatans."
Grade A (100/100). Campaigning in Kansas, Cruz calls Talarico and Adam Hamilton false preachers over their views on eating beef
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Splits: Campaigning in Kansas, Cruz calls Talarico and Adam Hamilton false preachers over their views on eating beef
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