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DON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?

Instapundit and The Christian Post describe the same event in different terms.

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As of October 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened DON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?.
The headline split Instapundit frames it as "DON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?". PJ Media frames it as "Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?".
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Right / center-rightDON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?

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InstapunditOpinion · Oct 3, 1:26 PM

DON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?

DON’T, AS THEY SAY, GET COCKY: Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?

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The Christian PostNews report · Oct 3, 12:45 PM

Texas judge urges Christians to get out and vote 'if you care about souls'

A Texas county judge says Christians “who care about souls” have a duty to get out and vote in the midterm elections next month, saying it's imperative for churches to mobilize voters.

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PJ MediaNews report · Oct 3, 12:10 PM

Is Talarico Hitting the Panic Button in Texas?

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