Vance Draws Criticism for Suggesting Talarico Is Gay at Texas Rally

Vice President Vance suggested Democratic Senate nominee Talarico is gay during a Texas rally, drawing criticism that the remark was homophobic.

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Vance Draws Criticism for Suggesting Talarico Is Gay at Texas Rally

Vice President Vance suggested at a rally in Texas that Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, is gay, according to The New York Times.

The remark drew criticism as homophobic. The Times framed the attack as an example of Vance’s tendency to direct personal broadsides at political opponents.

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