# Beto O'Rourke gives a shoutout to Rep. James Talarico

> James Talarico, perhaps the best politician I've met who's working in the state legislature right now. Maybe we can get him on your team as well, because he's been amazing for us. Ladies and gentlemen, sometimes we take for granted those that we know well.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** November 4, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Democrats, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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James Talarico, perhaps the best politician I've met who's working in the state legislature right now. Maybe we can get him on your team as well, because he's been amazing for us. Ladies and gentlemen, sometimes we take for granted those that we know well.

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