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AZJonnie

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4. It wouldn't have been hard for Talarico to make his original claim more accurately

Reply to SSJVegeta (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 02:39 PM

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He has a great claim for his accomplishment in this arena, but opened himself up to the inevitable pushback vis-a-vis the imprecision. Perhaps that was intentional (to raise awareness via the ensuing argument), but if not, it may be better to more precise in his phrasing moving forward

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(TX US Senate Race)Texas Tribune: GOP backlash against Talarico's Insulin cap claim [View all] SSJVegeta Sunday OP

Much as I admire Crockett for her passion, Talarico is as passionate but calmer. CurtEastPoint Sunday #1

Great response leftstreet Sunday #2

All they have to stand on are lies SSJVegeta Sunday #3

It wouldn't have been hard for Talarico to make his original claim more accurately AZJonnie Sunday #4

Actually it would have SSJVegeta Sunday #5

Just a couple more clarifying words and it would've been unassailable AZJonnie Sunday #6

I very strongly disagree. SSJVegeta Sunday #7

Conversely SSJVegeta Sunday #8

Democrats have a big problem with messaging pinkstarburst Sunday #9