# James Talarico SLAMS Ken Paxton and billionaires

> We are getting screwed. Whether you're a little more conservative or a little more progressive, we're all getting screwed. None of us can afford groceries. None of us can afford gas. None of us can afford health care.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 28, 2026  
**Tags:** Billionaire Class, James Talarico, Ken Paxton, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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We are getting screwed. Whether you're a little more conservative or a little more progressive, we're all getting screwed. None of us can afford groceries. None of us can afford gas. None of us can afford health care.

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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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