James Talarico: 4 claims defended in conversations with 20 voters

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An event worth watching with Texas State Rep (and perhaps future U.S. Senator) James Talarico.

This was a "Jubilee surrounded" event on Sunday -- a YouTube debate series by Jubilee Media, where one person with a specific viewpoint debates against a large group (around 20-25) holding opposing views.

More of our candidates need to be out there having actual conversations with people like this!

I think my favorite moment was when he quoted Barbara Jordan (in error, it was actually Ann Richards, but I'll forgive that):

If you aren't at the table, you are on the menu.

The quote is in the first interaction of claim 3 -- time codes and claims summarized below.

0.00 Intro (includes a few clips from the event)

0:53 Claim 1: Cuts to healthcare and food assistance hurt all of us

23:09 Claim 2: Immigrants make America stronger and richer

49:10 Claim 3: Your vote matters

1:08:38 Claim 4: The biggest divide in our politics is not left v. right, it's top v. bottom

1:29:58 Undecided voter claim: No matter how much gum violence happens within the state of Texas, we will never have a gun ban or gun reforrm