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Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Absent from Campaign Trail for Over a Week

What happened

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, was absent from in-person campaigning for approximately 9-13 days in late September and early October. His campaign stated he had the flu. He returned to the campaign trail at a music festival in Austin, with the race against Republican Ken Paxton remaining close according to polls.

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Left11 versions

Left outlets focus on Talarico being "off the trail with the flu" and Democrats expressing concern with phrases like "We don't want this right now." The Daily Beast describes him as a "Democratic star" whose absence caused Democrats to "sound the alarm."

Center7 versions

Center outlets report the absence factually, noting it "drew criticism" or "scrutiny" from Republicans and covering both the campaign's flu explanation and the resulting speculation. They present the Texas Democratic Party chair's confidence that the campaign is "full steam ahead."

Right15 versions

Right outlets question the flu explanation with phrases like "What Really Happened," "Something smells rotten," "Soviet-style disappearance," and "flu excuse collapses." They emphasize "rumors swirl," "conspiracies mount," and Republicans demanding "proof of life," with The Federalist separately criticizing Talarico for running in "Republican drag."

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