Talarico claims to oppose corporate influence while benefiting from it

State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX), who opened his Senate campaign in Texas by criticizing the influence of the uber wealthy on politics, has since turned to them for cash to fuel his congressional bid, public records show.

“I have denounced billionaire influence in both political parties,” Talarico said during the opening days of his campaign. “I am out here calling out billionaire megadonors regardless of what side of the aisle they’re on because they have way too much influence in our politics.”