Talarico, Cornyn Meet for Senate Transition

Sen.-elect James Talarico met with outgoing Sen. John Cornyn in Washington to discuss the transition and potential areas of cooperation. Talarico thanked Cornyn for his service and guidance, saying Democrats and Republicans should work together to deliver for Texas; Cornyn said helping his successor was his responsibility after representing Texans for 24 years. Talarico won the Senate seat after defeating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who had beaten Cornyn in a bitter Republican primary. Cornyn had criticized Paxton’s record and did not endorse his general-election campaign, while offering Talarico assistance after the election.