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Voter fact-checks Talarico on Bible and abortion at CNN town hall

Talarico, a Christian seminarian and state lawmaker, argued his pro-choice stance fits the faith of a self-described one-issue voter; she pushed back on the spot.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 9:49 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “James Talarico ruthlessly fact-checked by voter after claiming Bible is ‘silent’ on abortion at CNN town hall”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:49 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Bible, James Talarico.
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New York PostJames Talarico ruthlessly fact-checked by voter after claiming Bible is ‘silent’ on abortion at CNN town hall

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFolks, team coverage tonight: at a CNN town hall, a voter named Jody Hunt, a self-described one-issue voter, told state lawmaker James Talarico the Bible is not silent on abortion.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Post says he had just argued that it was, and that his position fits her faith.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLook at our live map, Vera: the glowing dot is one folding chair, and it is the center of the political universe.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is a chair.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA seminarian, a Bible and a microphone passed down the aisle. I would pay for the director's cut.

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