Obama appears in Austin to boost James Talarico's Senate bid

politicsMay 12, 2026153,142

Former President Barack Obama stopped at La Taqueria in Austin on Tuesday to appear with U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa. Obama greeted restaurant patrons near the University of Texas campus and asked, "Do you know our outstanding next governor and senator?" as Talarico, who won the Democratic Senate nomination, stood nearby. The visit signals national Democratic investment in Talarico’s uphill effort to flip a Republican-held Texas Senate seat, giving the campaign fundraising momentum and publicity ahead of the general election.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

📸 PHOTOS: Former President Barack Obama joined state Reps. James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa for lunch in Austin today

202145d ago

Drehregler13

This reminds me that I miss decency so much.

Velvet Vixen ♡12

Everyone looks so happy to be sharing a meal with him! 😄

Kira Stockwell10

Every time Trump threatens to run again I feel like Obama can too. And kick his ass.

BonBon🤌8

Just look how happy that baby is in the 4th picture.

Ernest T. 👊🇺🇸🔥8

Guys like Talarico are what Republicans fear the most, so he’ll not only easily carry the Democrats, but he’s also popular with both Independents and many Republicans who have finally come to terms with the depth of evil that’s currently permeating the WH.

802nancy.bsky.social6

So glad to see him out there!! He means so much to so many people, and hopefully, energize all the Democrats and Independents. Such charisma.... 😊👍💙♥️🇺🇲

etk-nv.bsky.social6

I do wish Jasmine Crockett had won the Primary. James Talarico lacks the 🔥 she brings to work with every day.

richschall.bsky.social6

Obama is the draw he always was. Trump and the reTrumplicans hate that.

kim4

Austin has so much great food. I wonder what kind of peppers are served in that place.

Keith M3

I so respect both of these men. They are the type of people that make me proud to be a Democrat. We need a hundred of them.

jcs77.bsky.social3

Sure do miss him being president.

Kim Heine3

Love to hear his voice, we need it!

danwoog.bsky.social3

I miss him more every day.

Ecoprairiepainter2

He’s getting the young progressives some much needed press!

Anne2

This is community. This is caring. This is simplicity.

Beth Unlimited2

Obama is doing more presidential stuff than the current office holder and I love it!

Hoodlum 🇺🇸

@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Barack Obama appeared with James Talarico in Austin, Texas, aiming to boost the rising Democrat star in his uphill bid to flip a US Senate seat in the reliably Republican state. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...

56245d ago

Liberal Donald J. Trump11

Obama and James Talarico together? That’s STAR POWER, folks. Incredible communicator meets the future of the Democratic Party. Smart, disciplined, charismatic — the EXACT type of Democrat Republicans are terrified of. Texas just got VERY interesting.

Parry Headrick8

Talarico has the goods, too ✊

[The Great War & Modern Memory]8

Thank you, President Obama. (I'm a TX voter that voted for Talarico.)

@KeepItBlueDems.bsky.social7

Very good. Surely will cause a meltdown from Trump, hehe..

oldsassynana.bsky.social6

I proudly donated to James!

Hookcity - 🚫“War Plan” DMs Please 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥 🫣6

I love James, he's a Superstar Thanks Barack, we definitely need you in this fight

Middlerage6

OMG WE COULD FLIP TEXAS!!!! I can't. 💙

James B5

If there is any politician today that has the same “it” factor that Obama has Talarico is it. I’m not a religious guy, but his Christian message of compassion holds the key to getting through to MAGA. The Democrats must parlay the anti-establishment mood of MAGA into a winning political strategy.

Stefan 🥼5

Texas would be well advised to vote for James Talarico for US Senate. He is 100 times better for the people of Texas than any Republican candidate.

Feathered Stone4

At this point in my life, you could not get me to vote republican ever again not even if you gave me $1 million home + $5 million tax free

Amy4

I think this guy might be an actual Christian....and all around just a decent person 🤷🏻‍♀️

Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET

@patti3333.bsky.social

www.texastribune.org/2026/05/12/t... MORE OF THIS PLEASE TEXAS is in PLAY President Obama in Austin today with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa. Talarico For Senate His polling is great ,so hell yeah, Bring on Barack! Gina Hinojosa Running for Governor LET'S GO Wtg On Taco Tuesday !!

39645d ago

Keith Michon10

If by some miracle, the Texas Democrats win back the house and senate: Day 1, minute 1: first order of business: Pass the state compact to eliminate the electoral college. It will be then eight votes, shy...

r/protectUSelections

@protectuselections.bsky.social

Barack Obama Visits Austin with James Talarico: 'Remember To Vote!' | r/texas

7845d ago

SlavaUkraini033

@slavaukraini033.bsky.social

Texas Tribune: Former President Obama appears in Austin with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico.

3045d ago

Liz Ahern 🌈🇲🇽🐸☮️

@austinmermaid.bsky.social

👋Texans! Obama showed up in support of James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at La Taqueria in Austin, Texas. "Do you know our outstanding next governor and senator?" Obama said to a group of restaurant patrons as Hinojosa and Talarico stood nearby. #JamesTalarico #GinaHinojosa

745d ago

Liberal Donald J. Trump

@notdontrmp.bsky.social

1145d ago

Laura Kay

@sallyatticum.bsky.social

Former President Barack Obama makes surprise Austin appearance with James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa They chatted and took photos for about 30 minutes. The appearance had been kept under wraps for security reasons.

745d ago

Ⓜ️𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊 💙 🦋

@lmariev.bsky.social

Patrons at Taco Joint near the University of Texas at Austin were greeted Tuesday by the surprise entrance of Barack Obama along with James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate and governor, respectively. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

745d ago

wickit411.bsky.social

@wickit411.bsky.social

President Obama, Gina Hinojosa, and James Talarico. A great day for Texas. Gina Hinojosa for TX Governor. James Talarico for US Senate.

645d ago

Pablonius Monk 🇺🇦

@pabloniusmonk.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

Texans: "Remember to vote!" 🌊 Former President Barack Obama visits Austin with Texas Democrats Obama makes surprise Austin appearance at Taco Joint with James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Former President Barack Obama, Texas Democratic Senate candidate Rep. James Talarico, and Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa visit the Taco Joint on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Joel Angel Juarez, Pool)

344d ago

Black Intellect Media

@blackintellect.bsky.social

Barack Obama appears w/James Talarico & Gina Hinojosa at Austin restaurant. Reporting by @kaylaguo.bsky.social www.texastribune.org/2026/05/12/t...

345d ago

Stefan 🥼

@stefank1117.bsky.social

Texas would be well advised to vote for James Talarico for US Senate. He is 100 times better for the people of Texas than any Republican candidate.

545d ago

rob1949TX

@rob1949.bsky.social

President Obama appeared at a taco restaurant in Austin today with James Talarico & Gino Hinojosa, TX Senatorial & Gubernatorial candidates, respectively.

345d ago

John James Dillard

@johnjamesdillard.bsky.social

HOPE? Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico. By J. David Goodman. "The former president, who has looked to elevate a new generation of Democrats, met with James Talarico and a candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, who are trying to flip Texas." www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...

345d ago

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joemygod.comObama Appears With James Talarico At Texas Event - Joe.My.God.nytimes.comObama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico aihustlehq.comObama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico

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Obama appears in Austin to boost James Talarico's Senate bid

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