Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico — who once asserted that “there are six” sexes — left Joe Rogan so impressed Friday that the popular podcast host urged the young lawmaker to “run for president.”
Talarico, 36, earned the comedian’s seal of approval near the end of a lengthy “Joe Rogan Experience” interview where the teacher-turned-politician discussed his Christian faith, Democratic roots and several state and national policy issues.
“You need to run for president,” Rogan told Talarico, who represents the Lone Star State’s 50th District. “We need someone who is actually a good person.”
Joe Rogan told Texas state Rep. James Talarico that he should “run for president.” The Joe Rogan Experience
Talarico, a devout Christian who is currently in seminary school, suggested that Rogan should pump the brakes.
“Can I actually push back on that?” the state rep responded.
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