Talarico Can’t Wash Away His Progressive Record With Barbecue
June 1, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via USA Today

USA Today’s opinion piece argues that Talarico cannot rebrand his progressive politics just by leaning on barbecue culture. The larger point is simple - voters are not obligated to buy a glossy reset when the underlying ideology has not changed. In a political environment where authenticity matters, costume changes usually do not fool anyone for long. Read more about this...