.@JamesTalarico: I have no problem sharing hard truths and disagreeing with the powers that be in my own party. I’m a Democrat because I feel like it’s the best vehicle to unite working people — but if the party is not doing that, I have no problem calling it out.
In Texas, we have been suffering for 30 years under one-party rule. One-party rule always leads to extremism and corruption because there’s not a check on that power.
We have the opportunity to finally end 30 years of one-party rule in Texas. If we do that, I think it’s gonna improve public policy for all of us.
The President of the United States said I insulted Jesus.
You want to know what insults Jesus?
Kicking the sick off their healthcare.
Bombing schoolchildren in Iran.
Deporting moms and babies.
Covering up the Epstein files.
@akacaitlin The entire quote sounds like he wants comprehensive immigration reform--speeding up the process for qualified people and keeping out the "bad guys".
WATCH: “If being anti-gay was really central to Jesus’ ministry I’d think he would’ve said something about it.”
TX Rep @jamestalarico, grandson of a Baptist preacher, talks to Rogan about Republicans politicizing Christianity, and why government forcing religion on us is wrong.
I’m making this one of our highschool book club selections for this year. It’s so important try to understand each others struggles and find that empathy that is often lacking.
“My granddad was a Baptist preacher in South Texas. I still attend the same church where I was baptized when I was 2 years old.
My faith means more to me than anything.
So let me say this as clearly as I can: there is nothing Christian about Christian Nationalism.”