Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments

Senate hopeful James Talarico faces backlash for past comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation,' which resurfaced amid a legislative debate over a bill restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors. Talarico voted 'present' on the bill after LGBTQ advocacy groups urged caution, and opponents, including Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and the RNC, criticized his remarks as out of step with Texas values.