# If you feel like you’ve been conned, you have a place in this campaign

> We are going up against the political establishment in both political parties. For too long, national Democrats have taken communities like this one for granted. And so, people here in the Rio Grande Valley were open to an alternative.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 29, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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We are going up against the political establishment in both political parties. For too long, national Democrats have taken communities like this one for granted. And so, people here in the Rio Grande Valley were open to an alternative.

Join the conversation at [r/EveryBitTexas](https://www.reddit.com/r/EveryBitTexas).

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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