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Talarico on ‘God is nonbinary’ remark: ‘I was being provocative’
The Hill · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Hill
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico defended his campaign remark that God is nonbinary during a CNN town hall, acknowledging he was being provocative.
- Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stated that his campaign remark describing God as nonbinary was an attempt at being provocative.
- Voter Sarah Gardner questioned Talarico during a CNN and Jubilee Media town hall, stating the rhetoric led Christian voters to question his faith.
- Talarico defended the theological premise, citing similar statements from the late Charlie Kirk and Pope Benedict.
- The candidate acknowledged he is still learning how to communicate theological points responsibly without muddying the waters.
- Talarico discussed his pro-abortion access stance within the context of his faith, suggesting the issue be treated as a public health problem.
- Decision Desk HQ data shows Talarico with a 56 percent probability of winning the Senate seat compared to 44 percent for Republican Ken Paxton.
- Talarico has led Paxton in three recent polls in the race to claim the seat held by outgoing Senator John Cornyn.
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