Problems in the Texas Democratic Campaign

德州民主黨競選的問題

Jun 20, 2026, 17:19

Introduction

James Talarico wants to be a Senator in Texas. He has some big problems with other people in his party and his money.

James Talarico 想要在德州擔任參議員。他在黨內人際關係和資金方面遇到了一些大問題。

Main Body

Jasmine Crockett is in the same party. She does not support James Talarico. This is a problem because the party is not together. Some people think the party does not listen to Black voters anymore.

Jasmine Crockett 屬於同一個黨。她不支持 James Talarico。這是一個問題，因為黨內並不團結。有些人認為該黨不再傾聽黑人選民的聲音了。

James Talarico says big companies should not give money to politicians. But he went to California to ask rich tech bosses for money. He has 40 million dollars for his campaign.

James Talarico 表示大公司不應該資助政治人物。但他卻前往加州向富有的科技老闆請求資金。他的競選基金有 4,000 萬美元。

His opponents say he is a liar. They say he says one thing but does another. The Democrats hope James can win because he is a religious man and has a lot of money.

他的對手稱他是個騙子。他們說他言行不一。民主黨希望 James 能獲勝，因為他是一個有信仰的人且資金雄厚。

Conclusion

The race for the Texas Senate is difficult. The Democratic party is fighting and people are angry about money.

德州參議院的競選過程非常艱難。民主黨內部正在內鬥，而人們對資金問題感到憤怒。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Say vs. Do' Logic

In the text, we see a conflict: "He says one thing but does another."

For an A2 student, the most important thing here is using BUT to show two opposite ideas.

How it works: Idea A (Positive/Plan) $\rightarrow$ BUT $\rightarrow$ Idea B (Negative/Reality)

Examples from the story:

He says companies should not give money $\rightarrow$ BUT $\rightarrow$ he asked rich bosses for money.
He is a religious man $\rightarrow$ BUT $\rightarrow$ people call him a liar.

Simple Patterns for You:

I want to study $\rightarrow$ but $\rightarrow$ I am tired.
She likes the city $\rightarrow$ but $\rightarrow$ it is too noisy.

Quick Word Note: Opponents = People who are against you (The 'Enemy' in a race).

Vocabulary Learning

campaign (n.)

A series of planned activities to get votes for a politician

Example:He spent a lot of money on his election campaign.

support (v.)

To agree with or help someone

Example:My family supports my decision to study English.

politicians (n.)

People whose job is in the government

Example:The politicians are talking about new laws.

opponents (n.)

People who compete against someone else in a race or fight

Example:The two opponents shook hands after the debate.

religious (adj.)

Believing in or following a religion

Example:She is a religious woman who goes to church every Sunday.

Practice A2 words in a crossword→