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CNN: James Talarico has Democrats dreaming big after decades of dashed hopes in Texas

On Tuesday, Donald Trump visited Texas to aggressively assail challenger James Talarico while supporting GOP nominee Ken Paxton, as Talarico seeks to break a 38-year streak of Democratic Senate losses.
Republican-Aligned groups are planning to spend $232 million defending the seat through a furious advertising campaign that seizes on Talarico's 2021 comment that "God is nonbinary," which he admitted "missed the mark."
Lifelong Republican Pete Nodecker plans to cast his ballot for Talarico after becoming disillusioned with his party, while the candidate's faith-based approach and theological training appeal to independents and crossover Republicans.
With early voting beginning next week, undecided voters like Marvin Rodak cite concerns over Paxton's legal baggage, yet Democratic supporters report the "most positive vibe and energy" seen in years.
Democrats have struggled to win Texas Senate seats for decades; Beto O'Rourke's 2018 campaign remains their high-water mark after losing to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz by less than 3 percent.

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