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State Rep. James Talarico, running against Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate,faces backlash for calling women 'neighbors with a uterus,' claiming the Ten Commandments display is 'violence,' and asserting there are more than two biological sexes .

Talarico's comments have sparked debate across Texas,with critics accusing him of dehumanizing language and prioritizing political correctness over clear communication.

The phrasing has drawn sharp backlash from conservative opponents, who question how Talarico would describe women who have undergone hysterectomies and no longer have a uterus.

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Talarico's stance on religious displays in public schools has also stirred controversy, with him declaring that a bill requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms constitutes 'violene against both Christianity and Judaism.'

He argued that the Founding Fathers did not intend for public education to endorse a specific religious text, but this statement provoked immediate backlash from religious conservatives, who accused Talarico of trivializing faith.

Talarico has also claimed that there are more than two biological sexes, a remark that contradicts the widely accepted biological binary and has been met with skepticism from scientists and medical professionals.

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Talarico's comments have become a rallying point for Paxton's campaign, which paints the Democrat as out of touch with mainstream values.

Despite the backlash, Talarico has defended his statements as hoest expressions of progressive principles,but this clarification has done little to appease critics who view the phrasing as awkward and divisive.

The Texas Republican Party has also weighed in, highlighting Talarico's remarks in fundraising appeals and media appearances.

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The Senate race in Texas is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in the nation, with implications for the balance of power in Washington.

Voters in Texas will ultimately decide whether Talarico's candidacy represents a refreshing departure from traditional politics or an alarming step into radical territory.

For now, the state representative remains defiant, insisting that his views are consistent with the values of justice and equality that underpin American democracy.