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14. That was something taken out of context to use

Thu May 28, 2026, 07:58 PM

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against him.

In a speech he gave during his 2022 run for reelection to the Texas house, Talarico said reducing meat consumption is the "moral thing to do" and "necessary to fight climate change."
"I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign, so we are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses," he said, adding, "Everyone has to take personal responsibility in this effort."

But he did not claim to be a vegan.

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Did anyone else hear this response from Talarico to insults about his "masculinity"? [View all] senseandsensibility Thursday OP

I'm Sure He's Going To Need Lots Of Zingers modrepub Thursday #1

Anyone counting on the corporate media to come to the rescue senseandsensibility Thursday #2

But, But, He's a Vaygan! BidenRocks Thursday #3

Why does maga object to what others choose to eat? senseandsensibility Thursday #4

It's Texas. "Real men" eat steak... Wounded Bear Thursday #30

A lot of "real men" do (or did while they could afford it), but Vogon_Glory Thursday #31

That's exactly what my cardiologist told me 22 years ago DFW Yesterday #48

Not the "Real Man" I'm married to. Trueblue Texan 17 hrs ago #53

He's not even a vegan pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #65

They Left the Concept of "Freedom," Not to Mention "Law" or "Order" Way Back There The Roux Comes First 14 hrs ago #54

So Talarico doesn't eat animals or Cha Thursday #8

No, he is not a vegan. hamsterjill Thursday #9

GMTA niyad Thursday #11

TY for the Correction. Whatever JT Cha Thursday #13

That may not be true. Jeff Tiedrich mentioned thar this morning. niyad Thursday #10

Born and raised in Texas, BidenRocks Thursday #12

That was something taken out of context to use summer_in_TX Thursday #14

Mahao, summer_in_TX. Cha Thursday #20

mahalo Cha-san keroro gunsou Thursday #27

Bon Appetite, keroro gunsou! Cha Thursday #32

The Republican rule is that empathy, even for the planet, isn't macho. Beartracks Thursday #21

Doesn't look like he's actually a vegan. But of course summer_in_TX Thursday #15

He's not vegan SpankMe Thursday #22

Right? So the Fascists Glob Cha Thursday #28

Not in our part of Texas. DFW Yesterday #49

No he's not a vegan. They are just saying that on the right. applegrove Thursday #26

He is not a vegan pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #66

He eats meat. The vegan thing is a lie spread by Republicans because Texas IronLionZion Thursday #33

He's been eating brisket since before Paxton's first indictment Torchlight 18 hrs ago #52

He ordered a meatless burrito, but I heard that he is not vegan. Gawd, those T💩p people are insufferable! OMGWTF 11 hrs ago #59

Talarico is not a vegan pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #64

He addressed that bs on MSNOW, said he eats meat just like all other Texans, loves BBQ and a good steak. ancianita 10 hrs ago #67

Talarico walks the walk. His is a faith with works. surfered Thursday #5

Yes! A "real man" is not a Cha Thursday #6

Yeah. Fatass McPedo surrounds himself with "real men" like Stephen Miller and Steven Cheung Seinan Sensei Thursday #16

Yeah, like subservient Vance, Paxton, Cha Thursday #24

That's a smart man, and one to not brag... SWBTATTReg Thursday #7

I found a short clip of that: 70sEraVet Thursday #17

TY 70sEraVet! Cha Thursday #29

Sounds like something Biden would say LymphocyteLover Thursday #18

His response about masculinity would have put him Ilsa Thursday #19

I see Republicans have given up on calling Democrats "kaumyanists" biocube Thursday #23

Great response. He needs to formulate equally great responses when they come after him about Sogo Thursday #25

He grew up in Austin, he knows about the border - TBF Thursday #35

The sad truth is Cornyn is a heck of a lot better than Paxton! senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #60

Paxton called him "Talafreako" BaronChocula Thursday #34

I love these so much but want tank tops! TBF Thursday #36

When Paxton tries to tease... BaronChocula Thursday #37

My dad used to do yard work and run errands for the elderly widow next door. patphil Thursday #38

newsflash Skittles Thursday #39

Got it, it's called love thy neighbor. We need a lot more of that. Thanks. patphil Thursday #40

I read that somewhere. Marcuse Thursday #43

yes, small towns are big on that Skittles Yesterday #45

Which can mean anything when they have decided that they don't like you. OldBaldy1701E 18 hrs ago #51

Funny how that is GenThePerservering Yesterday #46

yup Skittles Yesterday #50

My dad was like that too Tree Lady Thursday #41

Your dad did things that mattered GenThePerservering Yesterday #47

Mare Island, eh? tirebiter 12 hrs ago #57

I was raised in Napa Tree Lady 11 hrs ago #61

"I've been eating barbecue since before Ken Paxton's first indictment," he said. IcyPeas Thursday #42

Yup. He's the real deal. A nice man. Joinfortmill Thursday #44

I like everything about him. He is amazingly well educated and a good representative of what a real follower of Christ efhmc 10 hrs ago #63

I have a hometown MAGA with redeeming qualities Soul_of_Wit 14 hrs ago #55

Think campaign against Talarico will get very ugly AdamGG 12 hrs ago #56

Talarico seems prepared to defend himself in a good humored, pointed way senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #58

They'll do what they always do: King_Klonopin 10 hrs ago #62