James Talarico’s Unconvincing Christian Progressivism

Supposedly, through happy coincidence, Jesus agrees with the Senate candidate about important planks of the Democratic platform circa 2026.

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a rally in San Antonio, May 29, 2026.

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James Talarico may not think that God is nonbinary anymore, but he’s certain that He’s in favor of universal health care.

The Texas Senate candidate posted a riff on X about how the Bible is the foundation of his progressivism. Supposedly, through happy coincidence, our Savior agrees with Talarico about important planks of the Democratic platform circa 2026.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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