Texas Democrat Urges Party to Cooperate With President Trump

James Talarico urged Democrats to work with President Trump to deliver legislative results immediately.

Texas Senator-elect James Talarico told a gathering of Democrats in Denver that the party must collaborate with President Donald Trump during his final two years in office. Speaking at a conference, Talarico argued that voters expect immediate results rather than waiting for future political shifts. He suggested that helping Trump secure legislative achievements could benefit both sides.

• The venueJames Talarico spoke at the What’s Next conference held in Denver.
• The motivationTalarico suggested appealing to presidential ambition by offering to help secure historical recognition comparable to past leaders.
• The warningDemocrats argued at the gathering that the political risk of failing to find common ground is currently too high.

What's new · 19h agoMore details emerged from the Denver conference regarding Talarico's appeal to presidential ambition and broader discussions among Democrats about finding common ground.

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