# DAVID MARCUS: In Dallas, Talarico’s firewall is starting to show some real cracks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/david-marcus-in-dallas-talaricos-firewall-is-starting-to-show-some-real-cracks/
- Published: 2026-10-28T19:28:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T20:35:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-dallas-talarico-firewall-starting-show-real-cracks
- Topics: Art, Celebrity, Culture, Elections, Entertainment, Politics, World

## Key points

- Dallas voters showed mixed enthusiasm for James Talarico.
- Some questioned his support among Black voters.
- A consultant estimated Republicans were about 100,000 early votes behind.

## Summary

An opinion columnist’s conversations with Dallas voters suggest that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico may face an enthusiasm problem and weak support among Black voters, despite some voters believing he can attract Republicans. The article argues these concerns matter because Talarico needs strong results in Dallas to counter Republican strength in rural Texas.

The voters interviewed offered mixed views: some predicted a clear Talarico win, while others doubted his appeal or said he did not represent them. Several pointed to his unresolved relationship with primary rival Jasmine Crockett; a Republican consultant said early voting appeared to put Ken Paxton’s party about 100,000 votes behind, while Black turnout seemed lower. The article also notes concerns raised by voters about living costs and unrest in France.

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