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James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate in Texas, briefly praised Frederick Haynes III, a Democratic congressional candidate who compared President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts to the KKK, at a get-out-the-vote event on Thursday as part of his Clear Eyes Full Hearts tour.

"Give it up for your next congressman, Dr. Freddy Haynes. Thank you, Dr. Haynes, for those kind words and for your service to this community," Talarico said, following an introduction and speech from Haynes.

Although Talarico has not issued a formal endorsement of Haynes, the moment is notable for Talarico as he pitches himself as a Democrat who can represent the values of the Republican-leaning Lone Star State — and as he tries to distance himself from controversy over past remarks Republicans have characterized as woke.

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