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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bruce Golding

Taco order sparks a Texas-sized debate about rising Democratic star: ‘White bread with mayo’

A breakfast taco order by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico proved the adage that "everything's bigger in Texas" when mockery by Gov. Greg Abbott sparked a massive online backlash across the Lone Star State and beyond.

Talarico was campaigning with former President Barack Obama and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa at the Taco Joint restaurant in Austin on Tuesday afternoon when they approached the counter.

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