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Neil Bush Backs Democrat Talarico in Texas Senate Race

Neil Bush, a lifelong Republican and brother of former President George W. Bush, said he voted for Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race, citing deep concern over Republican candidate Ken Paxton's record and conduct. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks a break with GOP ranks.

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Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico US politics live – latest updates Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. In a Facebook post, Neil Bush said he chose to vote early for Talar…

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George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in TexasNYTimes – US
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George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas

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George W Bush’s brother backs Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race

Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.

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Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate

Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico US politics live – latest updates Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas. In a Facebook post, Neil Bush said he chose to vote early for Talar…

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