Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico is demanding immediate economic delivery from Washington and telling Democrats their path there runs through cooperation with Donald Trump.
He made that case to party members in Denver Thursday, arguing the public cannot wait two years for change while Trump retains the veto pen until 2029. The first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988 framed his objective as ensuring the final two years of the Trump administration rank as the most productive in American history.
This collaborative stance highlights an internal party debate over whether Democrats should prioritize investigations of the administration or focus on governance. Talarico insists accountability and governance are not mutually exclusive choices, urging colleagues to move past partisan thinking and deliver results for the public.