This is a horrific childhood that created a beautifully strong contender for Governor of Ohio. Vote Amy!
Dr. Amy Acton:
Growing up in Youngstown, my brother Phil and I endured abuse, hunger, and neglect — even spending one winter homeless living in a tent. We were often kept in a dark basement, were frequent-fliers with child protective services, and lived in fear of our birth mother’s violent and erratic temper. Between the ages of 10 and 12, I was sexually abused by her husband, while my birth mother did nothing to protect me. I’ve always known that she was deeply sick and unwell, and it’s sad to see Vivek Ramaswamy exploit her all for his own political gain.
Eventually, I confided in my father and stepmother, and we were removed from that situation. My birth mother’s husband was arrested, charged with rape, and indicted by a grand jury. At 12 years old, I testified in court. I haven't seen my birth mother since that day in 1978. She and her husband fled the state and he was declared a fugitive.
I know what it feels like to be a child who is hungry, frightened, and uncertain of what tomorrow will bring. I know what it means to feel powerless and to depend on the courage and compassion of others to find a way forward.
Those experiences shaped my values, my compassion, and my belief that every person deserves to be safe, to be heard, and to have a fair chance at a better life. They are part of what led me to become a doctor, to dedicate my life to public service, and to fight for people who too often feel forgotten or left behind.
And they are why I will never stop fighting for Ohio's most vulnerable — especially the children and families who deserve the safety, dignity, opportunity, and hope that every Ohioan should have. No one in Ohio will ever be invisible to me
I so admire all who have crossed party lines to endorse Talarico against Paxton. The choice is so obvious. I hope more will continue to do so.
BREAKING: George W. Bush's brother Neil just dropped a BOMB on MAGA by proudly announcing that he voted for James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
This just gave Republicans a flashing green light to vote blue...
"I have never posted a political message on Facebook not wanting to offend friends whose views may be very different than mine. I'm breaking that tradition because I voted early today, and I voted for James Talarico for the United States Senate," Bush, the child of the late President George H.W. Bush wrote on Facebook.
"My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," he continued.
"I have been deeply troubled by Paxton's conduct as Texas Attorney General, particularly his decision to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election in other states in an effort to help Donald Trump remain in power. I believe that effort was an affront to our democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power. My concerns about his judgment and conduct are hardly mine alone. He was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House, although subsequently acquitted by the Texas Senate."
"More broadly, I believe Donald Trump and those who have enabled him have done enormous damage to the Republican Party. I worry about a political culture in which loyalty to an individual takes precedence over loyalty to principle, and where those who hold power begin to believe they are no longer accountable."
"But my vote today was about much more than opposition to Ken Paxton."
"I've never met James Talarico, but I have been enormously impressed by the way he approaches complicated and controversial issues. He speaks with respect, seeks common ground, and seems genuinely interested in bringing people together rather than driving them apart. His faith appears to be a deeply rooted source of humility, compassion, and conviction rather than a political weapon."
I see in him the qualities I admire most in public servants: integrity, civility, humility, and a willingness to listen to those with whom he disagrees. My impression is that he is a principled, pragmatic leader who understands that public office is a responsibility to serve, not an entitlement to power."
"I have been a Republican for most of my life, and I still believe deeply in many traditional Republican principles. But character matters more than party affiliation. Our democracy depends on leaders who respect our institutions, tell the truth, accept accountability, and seek to unite rather than divide."
"Today, I voted against a style of politics that I believe has damaged our country. More importantly, I voted for the kind of character and leadership I hope will help heal it," he concluded.
Bravo, Mr. Bush! We commend you for speaking out boldly during these crucial midterm elections. Ken Paxton is a stone-cold crook who was impeached for bribery by his own party as state attorney general. He has zero interest in serving the people of Texas if he wins and will instead work to line his own pockets, accumulate personal power, and rubber-stamp Trump's destructive agenda.
Meanwhile, James Talarico is a devout Christian who is committed to fighting for better healthcare, an end to pointless wars, livable wages, more housing construction to restore the American Dream, and banning Congressional stock trading.
The Bush family still wields a great deal of influence in Texas, so this announcement is sure to cause political shockwaves. If you're a Republican who genuinely loves this country, it's time to cross the aisle and vote for James Talarico.
Please ❤️ and share to thank Neil Bush!
Please vote Gina if you care about Texas.
Elon Musk is funding Greg Abbott’s campaign while receiving $1.7B in property tax breaks and vendor contracts steered his way by the Governor.
Now, Abbott is planning on selling our beach, Boca Chica State Park, to the world’s only trillionaire.
Read this and vote Gina.
Well, would you look at that. Greg Abbott is lying to Texas.
He claims he’s hit pause on all data center development.
Turns out his admin is still approving permits.
“…the approval process has since moved forward for dozens of data center projects.”
sacurrent.com/news/texas-new…
Read and share! Vote James.
New Talarico ad running statewide:
"Ken Paxton says, I don't have his experience, and he's right.
"I've never been indicted for fraud. I've never been reported to the FBI for bribery. I've never been impeached by my own party, and I've never given a sweetheart deal to a pedophile.
"I have a different kind of experience. I've worked with both parties to cap the cost of insulin and pass the largest property tax cut in Texas history. I'm James Tallarico and I approve this message because we need a different kind of experience in Washington."
Free Texas from those who don’t serve us. Vote Gina, vote James Talarico!
.@JamesTalarico: The most corrupt politician in Texas, Ken Paxton, is everything that's wrong with this broken, corrupt system. He doesn't serve us. He serves himself.
Since taking office, Ken Paxton has increased his net worth by $27 million. Ken Paxton now owns 15 homes — it's hard to get 15 homes in a game of Monopoly. He has taken bribes from wealthy donors, all while he blocks our overtime pay and guts our healthcare.
This is the rot at the core of this broken, corrupt system. It's why so many Texans can't get ahead no matter how hard they work, because the system has been rigged by billionaires and corrupt politicians like Ken Paxton.
Who we vote for says more about us than it does the candidate. Do you care about the future of Texas?
Vote Gina
Vote James
Vote early!
Dallas Morning News comes out for Talarico!
Dallas Morning News Today:
"Texans have a clear choice in the race for U.S. Senate between a man who is unfit for office based on a long history of corruption and a man of integrity who is well prepared for higher office and who has demonstrated a degree of political independence uncommon in our era of blind partisanship.
We supported Republican John Cornyn in every race he ran for Senate. Today, we urge Texans to vote for state Rep. James Talarico, the Democrat, over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton."
Where are the honest answers we should be hearing from a VP? Such disrespect.
Vance is confronted by the emotional husband of a soldier killed in Iran War and acts like he had no idea anyone ever died:
Q: It's a hard price to pay. There's a failure in the leadership. How will the leadership be held accountable?
Vance: If there were failures... This is the first time I've heard of this.
Of course he has. He’s seen it all and just doesn’t care.
Trump corruption during just his second term:
—Sued the government he runs for $10B, and sought $230M from DOJ to, in his own words "make a decision where I’m paying myself”
—Promoted 20+ companies on Truth Social days after buying their stock, usually immediately announcing government actions to increase their stock prices
—Had his own DOJ settle his own lawsuit and declared the IRS “forever barred” from auditing tax returns filed by Trump, his family, and their companies
—Created a $1.776B “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to pay allies who claim they were "targeted" under Biden
—Held a private dinner at his golf club for the top buyers of his $TRUMP memecoin
—Let Megadonor Larry Ellison and his family create a media monopoly by merging CBS, Channel 5, Network 10, CBS News, CBS News 24/7, CNN, CNN International, HLN, HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, TNT, TBS, truTV, TCM, Paramount Network, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, MTV Classic, VH1, CMT, TV Land, Logo, BET, BET Her, Discovery, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Discovery Life, Discovery Family, Destination America, American Heroes Channel, Motor Trend, Magnolia Network, OWN, Smithsonian Channel, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, TeenNick, Nick at Nite, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, Cartoonito, CBS Sports Network, TNT Sports, Eurosport, Paramount+, HBO Max, Pluto TV, Discovery+, BET+, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, CBS Studios, New Line Cinema, Miramax, DC Studios, and Skydance Animation
—Accepted a ~$400M luxury 747 from Qatar to use as a luxury Air Force One
—Crypto billionaire Justin Sun put $75 million into Trump’s World Liberty Financial while facing U.S. fraud charges
Vote Gina for the change Texas desperately needs.
I believe Greg Abbott poses a greater threat to the future of Texas, our children, our freedoms, and our tax dollars than Gina Hinojosa.
And I do not say that lightly.
While Republicans warn Texans about socialism and communism, their own leadership is advancing a system of centralized technological control over education.
There is a name for governing through technical experts, algorithms, data systems, and performance measurements.
Technocracy.
I am not supporting Gina Hinojosa because she is a Democrat.
I have watched Gina question the direction of education reform for years.
And now she has publicly promised to remove Mike Morath as education commissioner if elected governor.
That is not a small distinction.
Greg Abbott has retained Morath for more than a decade while TEA’s authority has expanded.
Gina is willing to challenge that leadership.
Click here to see the receipts.
alicelinahan.substack.com/p/…
Vote Gina for change in Texas.
Gina Hinojosa is taking it to Greg Abbott, the Republican in the Texas Governor race. Gina decided to run after Abbott forced mid-decade redistricting to make congressional districts in the state more Republican ahead of this election. joycevance.substack.com/p/fi…
This is heartbreaking. We deserve so much better from our leader. It’s heartening to see the rest of the world support Ukraine. I stand with them always.
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to exempt Russia from new sanctions legislation that Congress passed last month. nyti.ms/4zDoByS
