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‘I’m asking for proof of spine from him’: Talarico challenges Paxton to debate

NBC News Politics·October 12, 2026·1 min read
‘I’m asking for proof of spine from him’: Talarico challenges Paxton to debate

Texas State Rep. James Talarico dismissed rumors about his multi-day absence from the Senate campaign trail, saying he had the flu. He renewed his challenge to debate his opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. NBC 5's Phil Prazan spoke with Talarico as he returns to campaigning, as reported on Meet the Press NOW.

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