Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for…
The Guardian reports that the Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.”
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Elon Musk, Democrat James Talarico and University of Texas.
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- Elon Musk, Democrat James Talarico, University of Texas, Texas
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