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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico absent from trail with flu, sparking speculation
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A collection of news reports indicates that Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been absent from the campaign trail, causing uncertainty in the race. The New York Times reports his absence is rattling the Texas Senate race. NBC News quotes Talarico saying, 'We don't want this right now,' and reports he is off the trail with the flu. The Washington Post notes he made his first public appearance this month. Former President Donald Trump has called for a debate between Talarico and Republican incumbent Ken Paxton, a move Talarico reportedly welcomes. However, a separate report from The National Desk cites Spencer Pratt claiming he was told Talarico is in a mental health facility, adding a layer of unsubstantiated speculation to the candidate's absence.
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The New York Times — Midterm Election Updates: James Talarico's Absence Rattles Texas Senate Race
AP News — Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn’t be happier
NBC News — ‘We don’t want this right now’: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico off the trail with the flu
The Washington Post — Texas Senate nominee James Talarico makes first public appearance this month
The National Desk — Spencer Pratt says he was told Democratic candidate Talarico is in mental health facility
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Talarico Returns to Texas Senate Campaign After Flu Absence, Dismisses Rumors