# Texas Senate Race Flares Over Vegan Label

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-29T03:15:05+00:00
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Texas politics just got spicy as GOP heavyweights like Greg Abbott and Donald Trump smear Democratic Rep. James Talarico as a “vegan” — dubbing him “Tofu Talarico” to paint him as out of touch with Texas barbecue culture. The jab stems from a 2022 comment where Talarico said his campaign was going “non-meat,” which Republicans twisted into a full-on attack, falsely claiming he wanted to ban barbecue. Talarico’s team quickly debunked it — he’s been seen enjoying turkey legs and brisket, and even orders bacon and egg tacos. In a state where cattle and BBQ are sacred symbols of heritage, this smear feels like an assault on Texas identity. As Talarico battles Attorney General Ken Paxton in a high-stakes Senate race, the “vegan” narrative is a political weapon designed to alienate voters — but Talarico’s actions prove he’s not just a tofu-eater, he’s a Texan through and through. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c37cd5d67e43c3c2

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