Republicans ask Talarico for 'proof of life' over campaign absence
Republicans are demanding Texas Democratic Senate Nominee James Talarico provide “proof of life” after not appearing on the campaign trail since his campaign said he tested positive for the flu.
TL;DR
- Republicans are demanding "proof of life" from James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate.
- Talarico has been absent from the campaign trail after testing positive for the flu.
- Opponent Ken Paxton's campaign has echoed calls for proof of Talarico's well-being, suggesting specific forms like holding a newspaper or providing a doctor's note.
- Talarico's campaign states he will return to the trail this weekend after recovering from the flu.
- The GOP's "proof of life" demand is compared to a similar message Democrats used against Senator Mitch McConnell.