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MAGA Inc. Spends $10 Million Attacking Texas Democrat

9/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

MAGA Inc., a Trump-aligned super PAC, spent $10 million on ads attacking Texas Democrat James Talarico.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged voters to act as if he were on the ballot.
Supporters called the effort “Trumpapalooza,” saying Trump’s presence boosts midterm turnout.
California Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted his role in passing a redistricting referendum.
Republican nominee Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general has struggled with fundraising.

History

Historical Context

Citizens United v. FEC (2010) struck down limits on corporate independent expenditures, and the later SpeechNow.org decision created unlimited-fundraising super PACs. By 2016 those groups spent over $1 billion, dwarfing traditional campaign budgets. The multi-million-dollar ad campaign by MAGA Inc. against Texas Democrat James Talarico reflects the same post-Citizens United surge in outside spending.

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Story summary

MAGA Inc., a Trump-aligned super PAC, spent $10 million on ads attacking Texas Democrat James Talarico.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged voters to act as if he were on the ballot.
Supporters called the effort “Trumpapalooza,” saying Trump’s presence boosts midterm turnout.
California Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted his role in passing a redistricting referendum.
Republican nominee Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general has struggled with fundraising.

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