‘We’re All Going To Hell!’: Texas Dems Embrace ‘Gay, Tofu-Eating Vegan’ Senate Nominee James Talarico At Convention

Texas Democrats rallied around their nominee for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. John Cornyn during their convention Friday.

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a former public school teacher who is currently a Presbyterian seminarian, defeated Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the March 3 primary for the party’s nomination in the race for Cornyn’s seat. During the Lone Star State Democrats’ party convention, one Texas speaker proudly embraced several lines of attack aimed at Talarico by critics.

“They say that James is trans — we’re all trans. When they say James is a gay, tofu-eating vegan, we’re all gay, tofu-eating vegans!” Bay City Councilman Ben Flores, the Democratic nominee for Texas Land Commissioner, said. “And when they say James is going to hell, we’ll say we’re all going to hell!”

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Talarico’s dietary habits came under scrutiny when he ordered potato, egg, and cheese tacos while visiting a taco stand with former President Barack Obama in May 2026. Talarico has denied allegations he is vegan, with a spokesperson posting