‘Some Statements … I Certainly Regret’: Talarico Tries To Pivot Away From Leftism After Gaining Party Nomination

Democratic Texas Senate nominee James Talarico attempted Wednesday to pivot away from his past controversial comments after securing his party’s nomination for the November election.

Talarico said in 2021 that God was “non-binary” and that trans children were made in His image. The nominee told CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe that he regrets some of his “intentionally provocative” statements, though he criticized Republican Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton for clipping his “cringey” moments.

“Well, you know, I think I was being intentionally provocative with that statement. But what it means is that God can’t be defined by human categories,” Talarico told O’Keefe. “The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, says that in Christ there is neither male nor female. I’m always going to stand up for Texans who are being picked on by the most powerful, most corrupt politicians in the country … There are some statements that I’ve made that I certainly regret. There are statements that I’ve made where I’ve missed the mark.”

“But Ken Paxton is intentionally clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption. Ken Paxton has a criminal record. I have a legislative record. I’ve served for four terms in the Texas House of Representatives, where I brought Democrats and independents together to actually make progress for people,” Talarico continued.

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Paxton defeated incumbent Texas Sen. John Cornyn during Tuesday’s runoff race after receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Texas Democrats have not won