James Talarico's theory of victory in Texas - Politico
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Texas Democrats keep losing — but James Talarico's campaign is betting a bold new electoral theory can finally crack a state that's resisted realignment for decades.
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Theory Briefing
- Talarico secured the Democratic nomination in Texas, giving his party the matchup they wanted against a vulnerable opponent.
- His strategy challenges the conventional wisdom that Democrats must move right to win in Texas, wagering on base mobilization instead.
- Political realignment theory predicts Texas is winnable as demographic shifts accumulate — Talarico's campaign is a live test of that hypothesis.