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Hosts Mock Dan Patrick, Cancel Talarico Interview Over ‘Manly’ Remark

7/16/2026

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Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough mocked Lt. Governor Dan Patrick with a fake-neck photo and denounced nickname attacks.
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough halted Democratic Rep. James Talarico’s Senate interview after a report that Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said James Talarico isn’t “manly” enough.
James Talarico’s campaign stresses lowering costs and raising pay as priorities for voters seeking serious economic leadership.

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Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough mocked Lt. Governor Dan Patrick with a fake-neck photo and denounced nickname attacks.
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough halted Democratic Rep. James Talarico’s Senate interview after a report that Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said James Talarico isn’t “manly” enough.
James Talarico’s campaign stresses lowering costs and raising pay as priorities for voters seeking serious economic leadership.