Democratic Senate candidate responds to nickname attacks from Trump and Paxton

State Rep. James Talarico said voters across Texas are tired of personal insults in the state's U.S. Senate race. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, spoke in an interview that aired Saturday morning. He said the exchanges resemble professional wrestling and do not focus on policy.

Campaign focus Talarico said voters want officials who will work across party lines to pass legislation that lowers costs and raises pay. He stated the nickname attacks do not address those priorities. When asked about an insult regarding his masculinity, Talarico said he had to look up the term.

November matchup Talarico won the Democratic primary in March.

He will face Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November to replace the retiring incumbent. Paxton has used the nickname "Low-T Talarico" in the campaign.