James Talarico, who led Democratic upset in Texas U.S. Senate race, kicks off SNL
James Talarico, who helped lead Democratic Party upsets in the Republican stronghold of Texas with his U.S.Senate race victory Tuesday, made a surprise appearance to help kick off the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.”The state lawmaker and seminarian defeated GOP state Attorney General Ken Paxton as Democrats secured majorities in the House and Senate and celebrated Gina Hinojosa’s similar upset win against Republican Gov.
Greg Abbott.SNL’s cold open featured New York’s Rep.Hakeem Jeffries (played by Kenan Thompson) and Sen.
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