James Talarico Caught in Yet Another Lie

James Talarico just got caught in yet another lie, and it's the liberal NY Times that exposed it.

Talarico has repeatedly claimed he once had 45 students crammed into a single classroom, with some forced to sit on an air-conditioning unit because there weren't enough desks. However, according to The New York Times, Texas Education Agency records show his largest documented class had just 30 students. Most of his classes had between 22 and 27 students.

The discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of a story Talarico has used to justify his political career and criticize Republican education policies.

His campaign did not dispute the state records but insisted that 45 students were initially placed in his classroom before administrators redistributed them.

Talarico repeated the 45-student claim during a CNN town hall earlier this month, blaming Republican-backed education funding cuts for overcrowded classrooms.

The controversy comes as the progressive Democrat attempts to sell himself as a moderate, faith-driven alternative to Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Talarico frequently invokes his Christian faith on the campaign trail, despite taking positions that put him at odds with many religious conservatives.

During his time in the Texas House, he opposed legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. He has also opposed Republican efforts to expand school choice and strengthen abortion restrictions.

Talarico argues that his religious beliefs inspire his progressive political agenda, while conservative critics question whether his positions reflect the values of Texas voters.

The Democrat is hoping his personal story and education background can help end the Republican Party's decades-long winning streak in statewide elections.

But with questions now surrounding a central part of his political biography, Talarico may face additional scrutiny over whether his campaign rhetoric matches the documented facts.