James Talarico’s Creepy ‘White Skin’ Tweets Disqualify Him from Public Office

Six years ago, James Talarico, the Democrats’ latest great white hope in the perpetually recalcitrant state of Texas, wrote and published the following words:

Since he won the primary on Tuesday, these words have been highlighted as prima facie evidence of Talarico’s unsuitability for public office. In response, his already insufferable fans have cried foul. In their view, homing in on old utterances such as these is uncharitable, unbecoming, and unjust, and it ought not to be done by anyone who considers himself to be a respectable chronicler of contemporary political affairs.

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Charles C. W. Cooke

Charles C. W. Cooke is a senior editor at National Review and the host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast.

Six years ago, James Talarico, the Democrats’ latest great white hope in the perpetually recalcitrant state of Texas, wrote and published the following words:

Since he won the primary on Tuesday, these words have been highlighted as prima facie evidence of Talarico’s unsuitability for public office. In response, his already insufferable fans have cried foul. In their view, homing in on old utterances such as these is uncharitable, unbecoming, and unjust, and it ought not to be done by anyone who considers himself to be a respectable chronicler of contemporary political affairs.