# James Talarico calls out billionaires for dividing America

> I am in one of the reddest parts of Texas, because I am tired of being divided into teams. Red versus blue, left versus right, rural versus urban. Because the truth is, we're all on the same team. Do you have an elderly parent or grandparent who needs care?

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 23, 2026  
**Tags:** Billionaire Class, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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I am in one of the reddest parts of Texas, because I am tired of being divided into teams. Red versus blue, left versus right, rural versus urban. Because the truth is, we're all on the same team. Do you have an elderly parent or grandparent who needs care?

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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