Undercover Recording Suggests James Talarico Campaign is Disregarding Black Voters (VIDEO)

A newly surfaced recording features Sheena Flanary, vice chair of the Texas Democrats, and another individual discussing James Talarico’s campaign and its perceived disregard for Black voters. Flanary describes being rebuffed when attempting to offer support to the campaign, leading to a negative experience. The conversation suggests that Talarico’s campaign may have alienated Black voters despite public statements supporting them.

• A recording reveals Texas Democratic party officials and activists discussing James Talarico’s campaign’s issues with Black voters.
• Sheena Flanary, vice chair of Texas Democrats, felt dismissed by the Talarico campaign despite attempts to offer support.
• The conversation in the recording includes accusations that the campaign’s actions were ‘intentionally racist and sexist.’
• One activist stated that Talarico’s campaign felt like it ‘chose the White guy’ over their primary opponent, Jasmine Crockett.
• Flanary and another individual mentioned offering to host a fundraiser for Talarico, but the campaign did not seem receptive.