Ken Paxton celebrated a Senate primary runoff victory with taunting remarks aimed at Democratic opponent James Talarico. Paxton ridiculed Talarico’s support for transgender children, calling it “weird” and labeling Talarico as a radical and unfit extremist. Paxton also attacked Talarico’s faith and beliefs, portraying him as a vegan who thinks God is non-binary and that there are six biological sexes. The remarks signal a likely campaign focus on transgender people, especially transgender youth, as Republicans increasingly incorporate these issues into electoral messaging. Paxton’s win also represented a major political upset in Texas, aided by President Donald Trump’s last-minute endorsement and months of attacks portraying John Cornyn as weak and out of touch.
"Standing before supporters during his Senate primary runoff victory speech, Paxton mocked Democratic opponent James Talarico and ridiculed his support for transgender youth, calling his support for trans kids "weird" while painting the Austin-area state representative as an extremist unfit for office."
""When asked, what do you love outside of his family and friends?" Paxton told the crowd. "His first answer was trans kids. That's weird, and that's a radical guy.""
"Paxton hurled a string of insults at Talarico, mocking his faith and his support for transgender people. "He's a vegan who thinks God is non-binary and that there's actually six biological sexes," Paxton said. "It's"
"The comments are a likely early glimpse into what could become one of the nation's ugliest Senate races as Republicans increasingly center transgender people, especially trans youth, in their electoral messaging."
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