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A Hoax About James Talarico Went Viral and Then Fell Apart. What Happens Next Will Tell Us a Lot About Politics in 2026.

It's a perfect experiment in truth and consequences—or lack thereof.

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Slate· Oct 16, 6:54 PMA Hoax About James Talarico Went Viral and Then Fell Apart. What Happens Next Will Tell Us a Lot About Politics in 2026.

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