While his leftist agenda and questionable grasp on the Scriptures have drawn considerable backlash from conservative voters in the Lone Star State, U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is also taking flak from typically reliable Democratic blocs.

Most recently, a group of critics gathered at a campaign event to air their grievances. Video from the event shows a Black woman yelling, “So you stay here, you answer our questions or you suffer the consequences.” Other attendees clapped in support of her remarks, while one man said, “Say it with your chest.”

When Talarico told the woman he appreciated her for traveling to attend the town hall, she replied, “I did it for my people, not for you.” The Democratic candidate called her comment “wonderful,” prompting murmurs from rallygoers.

While Talarico defeated Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in March’s Democratic primary by more than six points, Crockett won counties with large shares of Black voters — such as Harris County and Dallas County.