It’s safe to say that if you have to go on TV to convince others that you’re a man, you’re probably not. The Democrats have chosen James Talarico as their U.S. Senate candidate in the very manly state of Texas; to say he’s beta is an understatement. He’s a 37-year-old single (alleged) male who resembles a young boy. He has never been married. His campaign recently had to dredge up a ‘girlfriend’ for him. They met at a gay bar. Totally normal. But don’t worry, Texans, he’s the man you’re looking for! But how manly is Talarico? So manly that he has to steal his father’s manhood and claim it as his own.
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.@JamesTalarico: There's been a lot of talk in this race about what it means to be a real man.
Recently on the campaign trail I told the story of my adoptive dad, Mark Talarico. Every Saturday morning, he would mow our lawn, and then without anyone asking him to, he would go next door and mow our neighbor's lawn because she was a widow. My dad never talked about it — he just did it, because that's what a man does.
A man takes responsibility, upholds his commitments to his family and his neighbors, and does what's right, even when no one is watching.
Here's what real men don't do. They don't lie and cheat their way through life, sell their soul to the highest bidder, or steal from other people in order to enrich themselves. Real men serve others. Weak men serve themselves.
I welcome this debate about what it means to be a man, and I don't think Ken Paxton or Ted Cruz are in a position to tell anybody what a real man is.
Talarico rushed to MS NOW, aka 'masculinity central,’ to tout his (well, Daddy dearest’s) lawn mowing regimen (WATCH)
.@JamesTalarico: There's been a lot of talk in this race about what it means to be a real man.
— Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) June 12, 2026
Recently on the campaign trail I told the story of my adoptive dad, Mark Talarico. Every Saturday morning, he would mow our lawn, and then without anyone asking him to, he would go… pic.twitter.com/Tt3bR2zF3m
Dude gives examples of his father's manliness, but not his own. Figures.
— Frankie Sealy (@RakaRight) June 12, 2026
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Love how Talarico thinks observing men somehow transfers those qualities to himself. Is masculinity osmosis a thing?
Posters say this is the yardwork equivalent of stolen valor. We bet he saw his pop change the oil of the family station wagon, too. Doesn’t make you a man, though, James.
So you watched someone else do a good thing and now you’re taking credit for that good thing?
You didn’t mow the lawn?
These ‘aww shucks’ stories that indirectly pat yourself on the back are political fantasies.
Find an honest tactic or better yet, ACTUALLY be yourself and let voters decide. The pandering is nauseating to watch.
— MomIsNeverFunny (@MomIsNeverFunn1) June 12, 2026
You are in no position to tell anyone what a real man is. Question, when you became old enough to mow the lawn did you take over mowing your lawn and the widows lawn? You really should avoid talking about what a real man is, James. Its a stupid flex and unnecessary.
— Jan (@Jan2ap) June 12, 2026
A real man would have helped his dad mow the yard, not just talk about it.🤡🤡
— Saludo-NSB (@MNexwest) June 12, 2026
I mowed the lawn so my dad didn't have to.
— Mark O'Neill ⚔ 🇺🇸 (@mro_mark) June 12, 2026
Exactly. So did most sons, but apparently not Talarico.
Commenters provided Talarico with lists of things real men do and don’t. Take notes, James.
Real men don’t tell massive lies to justify their ridiculous and obscene social agenda. Real men protect women and children. Not exploit and endorse harming them. Real men guard their homeland from invaders. Not encourage more violent criminals to illegally cross into their nation.
— MiMi ♥️🇺🇸 (@MiMiLooLooTx) June 12, 2026
A real man doesn't want genital mutilation of children, to take away the means of defense of others, or to invite invaders into his homeland.
— Vierd 🇺🇸 (@Vierd1) June 12, 2026
In other words, not you.
Real men don't allow open borders, abortion, elderly Texans to be taxed out of their homes, men in women's restrooms, etc. Real men don't allow criminals to be released into our neighborhoods over and over. Talking about "real men" is very easy, but actually being a real man & building character is hard. If you were a real man, James. Then you wouldn't be a democrat.
— Matt (@amerasell) June 12, 2026
Men are not flocking to the Democrat Party.
Posters say it’s because the party’s candidates and leaders say nonsense like this. (WATCH)
You can't unfraud yourself. And your ideologies are disturbing and concerning.
— CreamyCornCob 🇺🇸 🏁 (@CreamyCornCob1) June 12, 2026
I'm 54 - I've never heard anyone, ever, say the things that you say.
Texas won't be voting for some vegan, child mutilation supporting nut job. pic.twitter.com/jU58epu5MO
So, I'm a real man? Your definitions for "man" and "woman" are entirely subjective & very wrong.
— Pink Cabin (@Kelseypinkcabin) June 12, 2026
Democrats can’t define a woman, which means they can’t define a man either.
It’s widely known that Democrats paid millions to find ways to appeal to male voters. It was a disastrous waste of money.
Poor little Tampon Jim. He's starting to sound a lot like Tampon Tim. The Democrat group "SAM" launched a $20 million, project utilizing focus groups and surveys to understand the syntax, messaging, and platforms required to reach male voters. That was $20 million down the drain. pic.twitter.com/YnkduoMsdP
— Buck Fiden (@BuckFidenMan) June 12, 2026
I can guarantee you one thing. There’s not a single real man in Texas that looks at Talarico and thinks “Wow, he’s a real man.” 🤣
— Arma Libertas (@MAGA_Dad00) June 12, 2026
They won’t because the saying ‘like father, like son’ doesn’t apply to Talarico. He’s seen masculinity in action but has yet to prove he’s a real man.
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