Advice for Ken Paxton

In this PJ Media article, Laura Hollis argues that Ken Paxton should confront James Talarico’s use of Christianity directly rather than allowing him to frame left-wing policy positions as biblical compassion.

• Hollis writes that after Paxton’s alleged Republican runoff win over Sen. John Cornyn, his general election fight against Democrat James Talarico begins in earnest.
• The article portrays Talarico as a progressive Democrat using Christian language to shield his policy positions from normal political scrutiny.
• Hollis criticizes Talarico’s objections to posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, arguing that Judeo-Christian principles are foundational to American history and liberty.
• She also challenges Talarico’s claim that Jesus and the Bible say nothing about abortion, citing Scripture to argue that Christianity cannot be separated from pro-life moral claims.
• The piece contends that Talarico selectively presents Jesus as condemning only religious hypocrisy while ignoring biblical teachings on sexual morality and leading others into sin.
• Hollis argues that Paxton should not avoid the religion issue, because Talarico has made his version of Christianity central to his political brand.
• She says Paxton does not need to present himself as morally perfect, but should openly challenge what she calls Talarico’s distorted biblical interpretations.
• The article frames “compassion” as a political weapon often used by the Left to justify destructive policies, connecting that theme to broader political trends.
• Hollis concludes that if Paxton undermines Talarico’s claimed moral authority, he can force scrutiny of the actual policies Talarico supports.

Read the full story: https://pjmedia.com/laura-hollis/2026/05/28/advice-for-ken-paxton-n4953356