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Texas Senate Rift: Talarico Faces Backlash Over ‘Mediocre’ Comment on Allred

Executive Insights Allegation stems from a Jan 12, 2026, private meeting between James Talarico and TikToker Morgan Thompson. Colin Allred broke his silence to endorse Jasmine Crockett and condemn Talarico’s alleged “mediocre Black man” comment. Talarico defends his words as a critique of Allred’s “campaign strategy,” not his character or race. The incident highlights deep intraparty tensions regarding identity politics…