The story of Texas Senator Phil Gramm, sometime in the ‘80’s (probably 1980, but I’m lazy) running for the GOP nomination for POTUS. Second stop was New Hampshire, which ten as now relies on very personal contact with the candidates, something you simply can’t do that much of in Texas (second largest state in the Union, second most populous now). And I mean they want one-on-one meets, not just rallies with 4000 people. Fans of Gramm were anxious to meet their idol in person. At least they were until they did. Gramm was so repellent in person campaign aides couldn’t clear the room fast enough.Wow. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/UTNNvq301d
— Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) June 5, 2026
He disappeared from the run very quickly after New Hampshire, and helped me formulate my theory that there are some people in Texas so obnoxious even we want them out of the state. It explains why Ted Cruz keeps getting re-elected. The more time he spends in Washington, the less time he’s bothering us around here.
Beto O’Rourke almost defeated Cruz by engaging in very retail politics. He visited all 254 counties. I’m not arguing New Hampshire style retail primary politics will work in Texas. But I think if Ken Paxton tried to stay and shake hands with 4000 people, he’d lose support rather than gain it.
This is another reason why James Talarico is “dangerous.” I hope it succeeds.
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