To the editor: Up till Stephen Colbert’s interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin), I had hardly heard of him (“Texan James Talarico turns into a contemporary face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate main win,” March 4). Then, CBS pulled the phase. It made nationwide information and went viral on the web. It additionally grew to become a significant story for the speaking heads throughout cable exhibits. CBS, in fact, is owned by Paramount, which is managed by the Ellison household, a lot of which occurs to assume President Trump walks on water.
All you’ll want to do is join the dots, and one can simply conclude that the sudden spurt of assist for Talarico may be laid proper on Trump’s doorstep. In a flash, James Talarico had nationwide identify recognition and his marketing campaign caught hearth.
If Talarico manages to prevail in November, the MAGAs have solely themselves to thank. This is just one occasion during which the Trump machine has given an ideal demonstration of how the traditional “round firing squad” works.
All that being stated, I listened to Talarico’s speech on Wednesday, and he’s the true deal in addition to a breath of contemporary air.
Robert G. Brewer, Sherman Oaks
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To the editor: For years, we now have seen an exodus of California residents and firms relocating to Texas. Did Texas politicians assume that each one the newcomers got here predisposed to Texas politics and beliefs?
Whereas these new Texans could not agree with all the things they left behind in California, they’re undoubtedly extra middle-of-the-road or liberal than Texas lawmakers in all probability anticipated (“The hug vs. the struggle: What Texas informed Newsom about 2028,” March 5). They might not have foreseen how this could play out, however a breath of contemporary air is often a very good factor.
Margaret McVey Thomas, Pasadena
