Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Neil Bush, a son of former president George H.W. Bush and a lifelong Republican, said he cast an early vote for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton.
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Neil Bush, 71, is a son of former president George H.W. Bush and brother of former president George W. Bush.
Bush said in a Facebook post that he voted early for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
Bush said he has been a Republican for most of his life and that character outweighs party.
Bush said he was deeply troubled by Paxton's attempt as attorney general to challenge the 2020 results in other states.
Most polls have Talarico narrowly ahead, according to Raw Story.
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Far right: Calls Talarico far-left and notes Bush family support
The Guardian US (Politics): Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
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The Guardian US frames Neil Bush's vote as a lifelong Republican crossing party lines because he was deeply troubled by Paxton's conduct and impressed by Talarico's principles.
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Far left: Says Bush broke ranks and jabbed at Trump
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