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Video: Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See (www.youtube.com)

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Jimmy’s interview with Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico was not televised because of threats from the FCC so we're hosting their discussion here on YouTube. James talks about Republicans being scared of him winning, Jesus being co-opted by MAGA, the RNC Convention being held in Texas, not taking money from corporate PACs, Trump calling him a “freaky guy” and having second thoughts about endorsing his opponent Ken Paxton, and the GOP making it harder for people to vote.

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[–] Lumberjacked@piefed.social 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I’m agnostic but still attend to a very progressive church in Austin. About 25% of congregation is LGBTQ+ and the church does a lot of pro-trans advocacy including family friendly drag shows which has made the church a lightning rod for politics.

About a year ago before he got all the attention Talarico came and preached on a Sunday. In our town, that in and of itself is a statement. Unless he has a stroke, I feel that Talarico will protect our trans kids.

Paxton is plane evil. So even if James is another politician he is the lesser of two evils.

[–] tpyo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

I'm atheistic but there's something that seems appealing about attending something like what you've described. But I know I'm looking for community rather than religion. Your church sounds beautiful I'm glad places like that exist!

I don't see talarico doing a hard 180 if elected; I've seen a few interviews and despite my feels about religion, I'd vote for him if he was on my ballot without hesitation

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago

which has made the church a lightning rod for politics.

If you piss off the bigots and "convenience Christians", you're probably doing something right