Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is trying to prove he’s a masculine guy, but it seems to be backfiring.
Politico decided to help Talarico’s campaign after critics launched “attacks on his masculinity.” They were trying to prove that despite these efforts from Republicans, Texans are still choosing to support the Democratic candidate for his policies and personable demeanor.
Look:
He’s eating barbecue. He’s winning over Joe Rogan.
James Talarico is determined not to let Ken Paxton’s and Republicans’ attacks on his masculinity define him in what has emerged as one of the party’s loudest tactics in the crucial Senate race.https://t.co/UQZ9w5yYWU
— POLITICO (@politico) August 3, 2026
Now there’s a video of him using a blowtorch circulating on X:
Folks say James Talarico isn’t “manly enough” for Texas. But I’ve never seen Ken Paxton use a blowtorch before… pic.twitter.com/wJjhPP5uU1
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 3, 2026
Clip courtesy of SA Current intern Natalia Edwards.
— Michael Karlis (@MichaelKarlis) August 3, 2026
Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be convincing X users:
Journalism?
— @amuse (@amuse) August 4, 2026
He holding it like his hot vegan girlfriend. Pathetic.
— mark medlin (@markmedlin20) August 4, 2026
I’m James Talarico. Watch me play dress up and do man stuff in the most effeminate way possible
— Joel Schamber (@JoelSchamber) August 3, 2026
He looks as stupid with that torch as he does with a truck and cowboy hat. It’s fake. He would never do these things.
— Media-Werkz Texas (@mediawerkz1) August 4, 2026
Is he one of those sloths that only shines the toes of their boots?
And who shines their boots? Sure polish them from time to time, but shined?
Also, nothing says safety like a big loose fitting blouse while you’re handling a torch for the first time ever.
— WJG (@jarmaug) August 3, 2026
Haven’t seen a single reply buying what you’re selling.
The thread is pure gold.
— Kevin M. Nelson (@KevinMNelsonUSA) August 4, 2026
Wow did you see how he waved that blowtorch around for 6 seconds? As someone who’s working class I know I’m voting for!
— BENZO-KAZOOIE (@BENZOTOOIE) August 4, 2026
Kills me how clearly uncomfortable he is handling it.
Probably reminds him of his first time at camp. https://t.co/NCECLRRbwp
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) August 4, 2026
I hope you all realize that white male Democrats only do these gay “HOW DO YOU DO FELLOW PROLES” stunts when they’re losing.
Ken Paxton defeats Talarico by five points. https://t.co/erx2uRJ7aN
— Matt Forney (@mattforney) August 4, 2026
This is a soldering torch and Talarico clearly has absolutely no idea how to even hold it let alone use it https://t.co/Scd8fmNaUj
— Latinx Adjacent Doctor PhD (@TonerousHyus) August 4, 2026
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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