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Chair of Texas Democratic Party says 'we're full steam ahead' after Talarico's flu recovery

The chair of the Texas Democratic Party said Sunday he is confident in Democratic senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness. “We're full steam ahead. And, of course, you're going to see people in the swamps of the internet making up conspiracy theories. That's what they...

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The Hill - CampaignNews report · Oct 11, 9:40 PM

Chair of Texas Democratic Party says 'we're full steam ahead' after Talarico's flu recovery

The chair of the Texas Democratic Party said Sunday he is confident in Democratic senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign in the wake of his illness. “We're full steam ahead. And, of cou...

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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Oct 11, 9:44 PM

Chair of Texas Democratic Party says 'we're full steam ahead' after Talarico's flu recovery

“But the fact of the matter is, people get sick sometimes when you're diabetic. It takes you a little while to get recovered," Scudder said.

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