Watch · October 30, 2026

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

From the LeftCNN

CNN: 'Who we vote for says more about us than it does than it says about the candidate. Our values, what we're willing to accept, what we're willing to tolerate.' Former Republican Congressman Alan Steelman joins @jaketapper to explain why he's endorsing Democrat James Talarico.

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From the CenterC-SPAN

C-SPAN: .@SenTedCruz (R-TX) calls Christian Democrats like James Talarico (D-TX) and Adam Hamilton (D-KS) "tofu-eating charlatans."

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From the RightTimcast IRL

Timcast IRL: Prediction markets are coming in with shocking data. James Talarico is now over 70% to win the Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton.

@Timcast @PhilThatRemains @MikeBenzCyber @IanCrossland @carterbanks #TomDenell

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Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.

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From the LeftCNN: 'Who we vote for says more about us than it does than it says about the candidate. Our values, what we're willing to accept, what we're willing to tolerate.' Former Republican Congressman Alan Steelman joins @jaketapper to explain why he's endorsing Democrat James Talarico.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
CenterC-SPAN: .@SenTedCruz (R-TX) calls Christian Democrats like James Talarico (D-TX) and Adam Hamilton (D-KS) "tofu-eating charlatans."
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
From the RightTimcast IRL: Prediction markets are coming in with shocking data. James Talarico is now over 70% to win the Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton. @Timcast @PhilThatRemains @MikeBenzCyber @IanCrossland @carterbanks #TomDenell
Grade: D (64/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.

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