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James Talarico slams Ken Paxton for giving "Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles"
Texas state Sen. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate, accused his GOP opponent Ken Paxton of offering 'Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles' during a CBS News interview. The exchange followed Paxton's use of a derogatory nickname for Talarico, 'Tala-freak-o,' in the context of their Senate race.
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