Talarico Claims the Bible Commands Washington to Run Your Health Care [WATCH]

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico argued in a church setting that the Bible doesn’t just encourage Christians to care for the sick, but requires government to guarantee health coverage. Speaking at a July 20 town hall in DeSoto, he said America should “finish the work of President Obama” by passing a public option. Using New Testament references—including Matthew 25—Talarico linked Jesus’ healing ministry to a policy framework for Washington and Austin. His campaign platform supports a public option letting every American buy into Medicare regardless of age, drug price negotiation, and caps on out-of-pocket costs, while he also cited work to cap insulin copays at $25. Critics from conservative religious circles accused him of twisting Scripture for political ends.