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humor Babylon Bee 2026-06-03

Texas Candidate Paints on Stubble at 5 PM, Because Routine Is Key.

Senate hopeful James Talarico has a rigorous campaign schedule, which apparently includes a daily 5 PM ritual of applying fake stubble. Because nothing says 'relatable candidate' like meticulously crafting your five o'clock shadow.


<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/6a2045653630f6a20456536310.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>AUSTIN, TX β€” Senate candidate James Talarico was busy campaigning today when he noticed that the time had reached 5 PM. That meant that it was time for his daily ritual: painting some stubble on his face.</p>

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