Roland S. Martin
February 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Colin Allred Blasts Talarico’s “Mediocre Black Man” Smear. Says We’ve Seen That Play Before.
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- 1A month away from the Texas Democratic primary for U.
- 2The controversy began when someone on social media claimed that Talarico, in a private conversation, described Allred as "a mediocre black man" whi...
- 3In his response video, recorded after a workout with steam visibly rising from his head, Allred didn't mince words.
- 4Allred's response went beyond just defending himself personally.
- 5The former congressman also turned the criticism back on Talarico, suggesting that the use of the word "mediocre" might reveal something about Tala...
Overview
A month away from the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, controversy has erupted over allegations that state Representative James Talarico called former Congressman Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in a private conversation. The incident has sparked a heated response from Allred and raised questions about race, politics, and Democratic strategy in the Lone Star State.
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