Colbert pull puts Texas Senate primary in sharper focus
The Texas U.S. Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is intensifying as a Colbert interview is pulled, attracting increased national attention and fundraising to the race.
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Race Debates Shake Texas Democratic Senate Primary
Texas’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary was jolted by a dispute over race after James Talarico allegedly described Colin Allred as a “mediocre Black man,” a remark amplified by Allred and rejected by Crockett as inaccurate. Talarico said the description was a mischaracterization and that he praised Crockett while criticizing Allred’s campaigning method. The controversy thrust race and electability into the spotlight ahead of the March 3 primary, as national Democrats watch closely, fundraising signals shift, and endorsements split between the candidates in a closely watched race.
Emerson poll finds Talarico ahead of Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary
An Emerson College poll shows James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett 47%–38% in the Texas Senate Democratic primary, while Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn 27%–26% on the GOP side, with a likely May 26 runoff. Voters cite the economy as the top issue, and the survey highlights demographic splits in support across groups.