Democrats sweeping every statewide race in Texas would have been an extraordinary story under any circumstances.But the campaign Republicans ran against James Talarico makes the result even more revealing.Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elections and Ballot Access NewsThe Trial Balloon podcastSee membership plansAlready a member? Sign in