# James Talarico Condemns Christian Nationalism at the Texas Democratic Convention

> You know, we've talked about how Greg Abbott is defunding our public schools, but I don't want to get off this stage until I call out those two West Texas billionaires who are pulling the strings behind the scenes. Their names are Tim Dunn and Ferris Wilkes.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 17, 2026  
**Tags:** Faith, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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You know, we've talked about how Greg Abbott is defunding our public schools, but I don't want to get off this stage until I call out those two West Texas billionaires who are pulling the strings behind the scenes. Their names are Tim Dunn and Ferris Wilkes.

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