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First Report Oct 12: Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico attributed a roughly two-week campaign absence to having the flu.
Thursday: Talarico defends flu absence, attacks Paxton conspiracy claims
DIFFERENT FOCUS
Salon emphasized Paxton-Fueled Smear Campaign; Washington Examiner emphasized Talarico Defends Absence.
LEFT FOCUS
- ▸Paxton supporters falsely claimed Talarico was being treated for mental illness, not the flu. — Salon
RIGHT FOCUS
- ▸Talarico returned to the campaign trail last weekend after more than a week away. — Washington Examiner
- ▸Talarico called out Paxton for fueling conspiracy theories during the CNN town hall on Wednesday. — Washington Examiner