James Talarico

The veterans of Common Defense are proud to endorse Texas State Representative James Talarico for the United States Senate!

“For far too long, the people of Texas have watched politicians in power put their own interests and political loyalty ahead of the people they were elected to serve. Texans have seen the consequences: veterans fighting to protect the benefits they earned, working families struggling to make ends meet, and communities being left behind while powerful interests grow louder in Austin and Washington. That is why we are excited to endorse State Representative James Talarico.

“James brings a record that demonstrates his willingness to put people over power. As the only member of the Texas Legislature who has never taken corporate PAC money, he has demonstrated his commitment to standing up to the influence of wealthy special interests. He will stand against efforts to privatize the VA and fight to ensure veterans have access to the quality health care, housing, job training, and career opportunities they have earned. This Senate race is consequential, and the people of Texas deserve better. James Talarico understands what it means to fight for your community, and he has shown that he is willing to take on a rigged system on behalf of working people. Common Defense is proud to stand with him and endorse James Talarico for the United States Senate.” — Jose Vasquez, U.S. Army veteran and Executive Director of Common Defense