Texas Senate race tightens in new polls, though Talarico keeps his edge

Polls reportedly show the Texas Senate race tightening, even as James Talarico keeps a lead, per NYT and other coverage. Reddit users also mocked a claim by VP J.D. Vance about Talarico's search history.

Timeline

1. 13 Oct, 14:35 UTCVance search-history jab circulates on Reddit
2. 15 Oct, 00:20 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 15 Oct, 00:20 UTCNew York Times covers tightening Texas Senate race
4. 15 Oct, 00:20 UTCCNN reports Democrats dreaming big on Talarico

Top sources

• james talaricoGoogle Trends
• j 'd vanceGoogle Trends
• Sitting U.S. VP J.D. Vance wants to see James Talarico's search history -- hmmm. Wonder if he'd put up his in comparison?r/FortWorth
• James Talarico has Democrats dreaming big after decades of dashed hopes in TexasCNN
• ‘Just Guessing’: JD Vance Twice Makes Unfounded Claims About Talarico's Search HistoryForbes
• Texas Senate, governor’s races diverge in new poll before early votingUSA Today
• JD Vance’s Gay Joke About James Talarico Draws Sharp CriticismYahoo