James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days
The bitter fight over a Texas Senate seat that Democrats believe is within reach for the first time in decades should be ramping up right now.
But in the final push, when campaigns believe most voters are finally tuning in, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has been off the trail for in-person events in the state for 12 days.
His campaign says he is suffering from the flu and expected to be back in action this weekend.
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