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I met a grandmother in Houston. Augusta works 10-hour shifts at the airport, but her wages don’t cover her basic expenses. Now she and her 5-year-old grandson are facing eviction. In the United States Senate, we’re going to have Augusta’s back.

I met a grandmother in Houston. Augusta works 10-hour shifts at the airport, but her wages don’t cover her basic expenses. Now she and her 5-year-old grandson are facing eviction. In the United States Senate, we’re going to have Augusta’s back.

James Talarico

James Talarico

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I met a grandmother in Houston. Augusta works 10-hour shifts at the airport, but her wages don’t cover her basic expenses. Now she and her 5-year-old grandson are facing eviction. In the United States Senate, we’re going to have Augusta’s back.
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@sapphicsoda.bsky.social · 10/09/2026 17:55
#Shame on you!! Sacrificing marginalized 🏳️‍⚧️ kids to get ahead: www.huffpost.com/entry/live-u...
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A grandmother on 10-hour airport shifts still facing eviction isn't a one-off story—it's the wage floor failing in plain sight. If a full-time paycheck can't cover basics, what does affordable living mean for people who already show up every day?
In the wealthiest nation on earth. Tell me again how we’re a Christian nation.
Workers do overspend yes

But they deserve to be paid a lot more to cover high prices
My dream is that Texas elects Talarico and Michigan elects AES and the two work together to bring this country back to the people and not the rich.
I hate dumb anecdotes like this.
Texas needs to vote for this guy #Talarico
@chinagirl47.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 17:22
👍👍👍🙏❤️
@asuhbab-ziriki.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 17:03
The term is Socialism or Communism
Texas Vote Talarico
💙 Amen, AMEN, A-M-E-N! 😥8😭6💔4😡7🤬
And his MAGA MAFIA!
Foxtrot Delta Tango!
Basically.
JTKirk @jtkirk420.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 15:54
What is your plan?
Many beats money!!
@gwb645.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 15:51
genuine democracies cares about its people, every human being from the poorest to the richest, every human from the bottom of the ladder to the top;
fake democracy is a culture that cares about the richest and most powerful, damn the poor, the weak and the vulnerable'
@wtf-2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 15:40
There are millions of Augusta's. The unseen and unheard working poor. They work so hard for so little, give so much,and ask for nothing. The very moral principles Trump hates and stripes away.
If only Texans cared enough to get out and vote.
This race is a toss up according to recent polls.
It’s unfathomable that a crook, a scum bag like Paxton is polling at 40%+ of the vote.
You’re doing well James. But go harder. Channel Hasan… be bold. Be brave.
Amen brother
@psychologyjs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 14:52
So it’s either this message or the one that says the AG that got impeached by his own party should be promoted to us senator? Cmon Texas, prove to me you’re at least this smart. Vote Talarico!
@catlady49ers.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 14:30
Where is the grandson’s parents?
Ruth @poofer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 14:29
Ken Paxton doesn't care about her or her grandson, that's why Texans need the vote for you.
Nice to have her back, but those problems are her front
Please run for President!
It's refreshing to see someone caring about those not living lavishly in the Epstien Class circle.
Rose @rosalierann.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 14:08
Augusta deserves better.
@blueindiana.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 14:06
I talked to a bunch of Texans. Texas oil people. In previous years they would have been diehard GOP. Not anymore!! Go Talerico! Go Blue!
Where are the parents of this 5-year-old child?
Gillian @ucscsyek.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 13:20
Working hard shouldn’t mean struggling to survive. Augusta and her grandson deserve better. Let’s make sure working families have someone fighting
I’m sure it has nothing to do with property owners colluding nation wide through Real Page to fix rents.
I’m sure that FTC settlement for Graystar fixed the problem…
Hot take.

If your company cannot afford to pay a full time worker a livable wage, your business model is failing.
How are you going to accomplish this, and why weren't you doing it previously?

I hear a lot of nice words, what's the plan?
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@serious-stuff.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 12:36
As a Brit... you need to address the issue of wealth inequality. (We do too).
WE MUST REBUILD THE MIDDLE CLASS.

HEALTHCARE FOR ALL.
TAX THE RICH.
INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE.
FUND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
ERASE STUDENT DEBT.
@bess-123.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 12:27
Republicans don't care.
The rich always seek to get their hands on the governments money, they pay a wage no one can live on, and the government picks up the rest of the costs. Want to be rid of welfare and "government cheese"? Pay A Living Wage, and strengthen Social Security and do Medicare for all.
So I understand you also made a fundraiser for her on that event? Or will she live in the Senate and feed her kids with "having their back"?
What federal legislation will you propose that helps Augusta and will fix the eviction crisis?
@pineapplepictures.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 12:03
And in the meantime..?
Don't just use Augusta, for your speech vignette. Find an ACTUAL solution for her, or you're just using her in a ghoulish way.
@dabxdee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 11:45
It's expensive being poor, we don't have the luxury of tax loopholes, off shore accounts, and insider trading... Our tax dollars hard at work.. just not for us
Where’s Augusta’s kid who had a kid?

Any ideas on what happened there?
Mcnutt @ginny1956.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 11:38
🙏🙏👍
The MAGA Republican’s poisoning of everything “Socialist”being so dangerous, must be dealt with. It is so ingrained into the American psyche that it’s unlikely to ever change the sickening American attitudes towards poverty. Everyone understands, so it’s everyone’s problem.🫩👁️🤔
Many RW'ers will wax lyrical about how the US is a bountiful place, full of endless opportunities

But only during a brief break on their 60-hour shift for a pittance 🙃
An impoverished population is much easier to control and manipulate. The government is supposed to be beneficial to the common man, not the oligarchs.
@bluewoodpb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 10:13
I live in the UK, and this is a sign of decency and politics that should support all the good citizens. She shouldn't have to work 20 hour shifts for a decent living wage. @jamestalarico.bsky.social @captmarkkelly.bsky.social @abdulelsayed.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov @aoc.bsky.social fight hard
@robertjeff57-58.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 09:43
Worth a listen
@alienjawdee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 09:40
Emperor Nero (54–68 AD): Gained infamy for murdering his mother, heavily persecuting Christians & letting the Great Fire of Rome burn while he focused on personal projects.
Emperor Trump murdering wife, raping children, felon, persecuting Moslems, thievery, while he focused on personal projects.
This Cocksucker supports Zionist over America.
Karen Z @nidanmere.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 09:27
💙💙💯💯
To work all the hours and not get enough money to meet basic needs is a crime. It is theft of peoples' labour. I bet employers go to church and feel smug and never even consider the plight of their employees.
@phyllishistorian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 09:14
Many grandparents are raising their grandchildren and have to continue working, often as single parents. A lot. You just don't know about them. Think about what their lives are like. In their seventies. No help. Think about it. In America. White and Black families.
@singlecatlady23.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 09:08
He listens to people. Nice for a change.
He listens great....but what is he going to do?
Every few years we bail out the airline industry, no problem, helping out the companies, but fuck those workers god forbid they get paid a living wage.
Mark @mark81952.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 08:22
👍🙏💙💙💙💙
Wait now.
If you increase the minimum wage so that poor people can actually survive, then some of your billionaires will be marginally less wealthy: how is that supposed to serve the Grate American Dream?
How are you going to have the grandmother’s back when you can’t even support American citizens over Israel?
Chills
And here’s the face behind much of the cruelty

It’s somewhat amusing, knowing that she’s soon will face to face the go back to your country commentary that other brown people now face thanks to her, her on the daily.

Her tradition does not abide ego, or hate. She’s clearly a twisted sister 
From Top Civil Rights Post, She Spars With the Left, and Her Colleagues (Gift Article)
Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department’s civil rights unit, has extracted flashy agreements and personnel moves from big universities and sought to force states to turn over confidential vo...
“A grandmother. Who works 10 hour shifts…. at the airport.” Read that again. Assuming she’s working fast food at the AP and making $9-10/hr. No wonder she can’t make basic expenses to support herself and her 5y/o grandson!
The American people need to stop the criminals from amassing fortunes off of the people’s backs, and take back their house.
Get Out Of Our House - White House Message
ALT: Get Out Of Our House - White House Message
Barbara @mimi4ever.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 06:08
When ??
RobB @gratitudenow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 06:02
Here's the problem James. Yada-yada-yada. Every politician promises lots but delivers little. Please don't use an underpaid grandmother as a political prop. All good intentions aside, you know deep down this is exactly what you are doing.
Fuck off Canada. You’ve got no fucking clue what you’re saying
Republicans don’t care about the lives of the have less. GOPromise to “fix things”, but break them to help themselves & their donors. apple.news/AZP6cSoshRuu... Remind maga how much GOP betray them & the USA. www.aarp.org/medicare/par... A.L.I.C.E. expose USA’s wealth gap. www.unitedforalice.org
Medicare update: 40 percent price hike warning issued by Democrats — Newsweek
The two Democrats criticized the administration's decision to terminate Medicare Part D premium subsidies.
@talentedripley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 05:19
The gop is anti Americans. They create the conditions for this and corporate dems help.
@dirkelee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 05:04
😢🤬
This is it! VOTE Talarico!
He still has work to do in the black community.
@justanother108.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 04:43
It won’t be the House
These men plus GOP kill affordability in Texas.

We need you! #VoteTalarico4Texans
#VoteBlueDownBallot
💙🗳️⬇️💙🌊🌊🌊🌊
#VoteTexasBlue
Building more housing
Won't keep her in her home
@lisaandotis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 04:30
That's what we all need,to watch for our brothers and sisters
Should’ve done it years ago
Is there a way to have her back NOW?!?! Before she gets evicted?
I wish he could join my party. We got a few things in common
This is a reality that most of us are experiencing who are poor. Middle class might feel a pinch but the poor are fucking drowning.
Remember: according to the Republicans, it's their fault because they don't work hard enough or some such shit.
Gregarius @ammonsg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 04:00
I thought Augusta was in Georgia... or Maine...
@davel4wa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:52
Obviously, someone working at a regular job and cannot afford basic necessities is at the heart of what is wrong in the country. How does it make sense that a very small majority can have impossible wealth and some cannot afford to live?
Expatsy @expatsy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:52
You'd better. There are millions of her.
Sorry that it took you meeting this grandmother to understand what the MOTHERS have been saying ..FOR YEARS .

That pay rate is fucking beyond unacceptable.

Do I need to bring up congress salaries compared to actual working class salaries.
@future78.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:39
I’m counting on you and I don’t even live in Texas ( South Florida). I see hope in you, I see the return of respect , civility and pride again in our United States. It won’t be easy so please have patience and don’t give up. 👍💙🇺🇸
It's takes blue power to make important issues work out nationwide
@jaraccount.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:26
Because TexAss Sucks!!!! I loathe that State!
Airport wages vs eviction for a grandma + kid. Both jerseys sell "prosperity" while kitchen receipts write the real midterm.
When did loyalty start costing families a roof?
@hamiltonnolan.bsky.social @fightfortheftr.bsky.social @emptywheel.bsky.social
@brotherjonathan9.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:11
Is Augusta an illegal immigrant that you are going to dedicate United State Citizens labor and Life to so she can steal her substance from?
Ok troll. Go back to Twitter
Wow. Are you serious w this "illegal immigrant" bs right now? What makes you think she isn't a US citizen, hm? It wouldn't be the color of her skin, would it? You're something else. And I don't mean that as a compliment. I hope you realize this is OUR year. And look for us to take the WH in '28 too
@brotherjonathan9.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:12
Bruh a clown and half now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

You’d have to be a complete idiot to “vote” for this person in my estimation 🤷🏻‍♂️

🙌🏻
🤣
@gretchensand.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:01
Simply because they're black! That's not right!
JT will kick ass on our behalf!
I dunno, if Texas is too stupid, maybe we nominate him to run the Country?
Mike’s Club @mikesclub.org · 07/09/2026 02:52
Mr Talarico, you, and others like you, are our hope for the future. But I want to hear concrete plans. What are your ideas for how to help Augusta and so many others like her?
I wish you'd been running before we moved out of TX, I'd love to have been able to vote for you!
@funkyfan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:48
Why don't you ask Mamdani family to sell one of their mansions??
That's because Texas minimum wage is below sea level.
Raine @raineboughs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:33
Living Wage not minimum wage!!!
My entire voting life, since 1981, I've never seen a more fitting senatorial candidate. You're a model for what Americans truly want in our govt. Anyone who doesn't vote for you is being blinded by irrational fear. Wish I could vote for you.
@boo-daddy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:32
Pandering for votes 101.
Ok troll. What part of Texas do you live?
I hope so because using GoFundMe as an insurance/funeral/food/rent subsidy isn’t working.
💯💯💯 I started a fundraiser for my grandchildren months ago here. Not a penny from anyone. Not that I am owed, but just saying they don't work for everyone. I am on disability and ALL of my money after paying my rent goes to my grandchildren. My son can't find a living wage job. 1/
💯
Talarico takes Texas!
I have donated to you already and cannot donate further. I’m becoming disappointed because you are talking like a mainstream liberal nationalist democrat. That grandmother and her grandchild need help now. Who will give it to her? The system can’t be changed from within.
@snarkdiva.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:13
Sorry, Congress too busy taking another vacation.
@savefrogs2.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:11
OMG
How, fam. Literally how
She shouldn't be working 10hr shifts. That isn't something to be proud of. Our country has failed her and her grandson.
@girlhasnoname8.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 16:51
Nurses work 12 hour shifts. It’s insane.
@graciejane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:26
It maybe four ten hour days.
@mikeandla.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:02
If we can build ballrooms and bomb countries e we can surely do this simple thing without raising taxes.
H Kenney @hlkenney.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:57
Please. Please help Augusta and everyone else like her. Our current situation is awful and wholly unsustainable.
@machappy2024.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:57
Since 2012 Democrats have forced Redistricting in 9 states.
It's only unfair when Republicans do it. 🤣🤣

You aren't fooling anyone. This DID NOT start with Texas
@machappy2024.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:56
The pen 😂
@machappy2024.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:56
Before Democrats got involved. the entire country was FIRST in education.

Democrats ruin everything that they touch
ann. sigh…..
Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:54
This is Augusta, the lady James is talking about.
The video clip didn’t say how the Senate might help her. I’m hoping she’ll get help from connections in the audience right now. Maybe.
@sunluvindawgz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:52
Is there a GoFundMe?
Same case with me and I’m in Florida. A Texas bank and their greedy lawyers are after repossession
WgwWvf @jenwen2011.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:47
😘🫡🧯🙏
no we won't. she'll probably end up homeless or worse, in trump's labor camps.

even if you get elected, you won't help Augusta, if such a person exists.

The truth is this country has failed half of the people. And in danger of failing the other half.
BRAVO 👏 👏👏👏🔥
@gambit10.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:43
👍👏
Finally, the 🇺🇸 number one in something…gullibility!
@tink51.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:34
Unfortunately, there are millions of Augustas and in the United States we assuredly do not have their backs.
@blueinpurple.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 10:46
It’s the entire R party that doesn’t have their backs. Only have to look at every R state to see how they treat poor & working class. Rs keep wages low & pass lows like RTW to benefit companies not working people.Now Rs are cutting safety measures at companies.
FORTUNATELY there’s an implied message here that he will not, in fact, help Augusta and only Augusta, but will actually help many others like her.
@tdayne.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:31
He’s a good good smart man not a corrupt immoral non man like his loser opponent
Confederate-scion Big Oil Texas billionaires have ALWAYS sucked major balls (ever since they whacked JFK).
Those who vote for Paxton over a guy like Talarico are out of their minds!

I can't fathom how one could consciously choose that cockroach thinking he actually cares more about the people of Texas over someone who will fight for the people of Texas.
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@sherondasays.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 13:45
Chile, calling him a cockroach is generous, roaches at least earn their keep.
Imagine a US where the conservative propaganda of a Fox News doesn't exist. A US where 30% of the country isn't brainwashed into believing a billionaire who is besties with our greatest adversary,a man who wants us destroyed.
Fox has got to go.
💯🇺🇸
Trump is shouting from the roof about his fake employment numbers, completely forgetting these numbers are the result of people having to work multiple jobs to afford life in America now.
100% correct about those fake employment numbers - I remember that he fired the previous statistician who compiled the numbers bc they weren’t the numbers he wanted to hear. Any “data” we get now isn’t reliable. Yet bank & market statements sound like they believe them.
He wishes his wig looked that good!!
@cthonichermes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:21
I really hope he doesn’t sell out
Linda @unewme.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:06
He never did while serving in the Texas legislature, and publicly called out billionaires by name. Why would he do that in a national level when he has the balls to fight the right in the largest red state in the Union?
Mitch McConnell can't even bother to call in sick and he's been paid for months.
@eskimodecinq.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:18
🗽
@northernsnowdog.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:15
She needs help in the present tense, as getting it in the future tense may be too late.

#FindHelpForHerNow
You are a blessing to not only Texas, but our country as a whole. I’m a lifelong NY’er but my sister and her family have lived in Austin for close to 30 years. You are the change they are wanting, have been waiting for. Go get ‘em!!!!
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pravata @pravata.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 01:14
It’ll be too late
I'm in Colorado Mr. Talarico. I like your style. I've sent a few small contributions for your campaign and I genuinely hope the good people of Texas recognize a good and decent man when they see one, and this obviously doesn't apply to Paxton. Good luck sir. I'm wishing you the best. DEFEAT PAXTON!
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@sherondasays.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 13:44
Paxton's got a reputation problem money can't fix, glad Colorado still paying attention.
Nancy @beeznplantz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 03:29
Nice reminder for me, a fellow Coloradoan. I supported Beto; now I need to send a donation to Talarico. Amazing that Texas doesn’t see him as the only good choice.
The Senate needs good people. You are good people. Best of luck.
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@sherondasays.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 13:46
Good people in the Senate, that's rare as a paid light bill this economy.
Please don’t be a disappointment if you get elected. I don’t think I could take it
Feels repevant: bsky.app/profile/keri...
@annapolis1873.bsky.social · 07/09/2026 02:27
Real number: TX minimum wage is $7.25, unchanged since 2009. Affording a 1BR takes ~$24/hr. Over half of TX renters are cost-burdened. That gap is why full-time work still ends in eviction risk. State legislature could raise the floor. It hasn't.
*relevant 🤦‍♂️
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