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From Texarkana to the Senate: Crockett bets East Texas can swing
politics3 hours ago

From Texarkana to the Senate: Crockett bets East Texas can swing

Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett spent eight formative years in Texarkana and Bowie County, helping build the local Democratic Party and defend residents as a public defender; now running in a high-profile Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, she argues her East Texas roots and experience with rural and Black voters could boost turnout in a region that has trended Republican, using a bottom-up, tech-enabled campaign and surrogates to energize voters in smaller towns and counties.

via The Texas Tribune|
#democratic-turnout#east-texas#jasmine-crockett
Crockett Edges Talarico by Double Digits in Texas Senate Dem Primary, UT Poll Finds
politics1 day ago

Crockett Edges Talarico by Double Digits in Texas Senate Dem Primary, UT Poll Finds

Dallas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads Austin state Rep. James Talarico by 12 points (56% to 44%) in the Texas Senate Democratic primary, per a University of Texas Texas Politics Project poll of 369 voters conducted Feb. 2–16 with a ±5.1-point margin; Crockett dominates among Black voters, seniors and voters without a college degree, while Talarico has a white-voter edge, and a January UT/Hobby School poll had Crockett ahead by 8 points. On the Republican side, Paxton and Cornyn were neck‑and‑neck, with other GOP races showing potential runoffs.

via The Texas Tribune|
#james-talarico#jasmine-crockett#politics
Texas Senate primary tightens as Colbert interview is pulled near vote
politics6 days ago

Texas Senate primary tightens as Colbert interview is pulled near vote

The Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is heating up as early voting continues ahead of the March 3 primary. Talarico has gained national attention after CBS pulled his unaired interview with Stephen Colbert due to regulatory concerns, triggering a fundraising surge of about $2.5 million in 24 hours and boosting his profile. Crockett campaigns across Dallas–Fort Worth, arguing her federal experience, while both candidates chase momentum in a state where Democrats haven’t won a Texas Senate seat since 1988 and hope to build toward a November path to a majority.

via PBS|
#2026-midterms#colbert-interview#james-talarico
Paxton, Crockett Lead Texas Senate Primary Polls Ahead of Early Voting
politics16 days ago

Paxton, Crockett Lead Texas Senate Primary Polls Ahead of Early Voting

New public polling released Feb. 9 shows Republican Ken Paxton leading incumbent Sen. John Cornyn by 7 points and Democrat Jasmine Crockett leading state Rep. James Talarico by 8 points in Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries, with about 12% still undecided; early voting begins Feb. 17, and general-election matchups show little difference between parties.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#james-talarico#jasmine-crockett
Two Weeks in ICE Custody Highlight a 5-Year-Old’s Ordeal
politics23 days ago

Two Weeks in ICE Custody Highlight a 5-Year-Old’s Ordeal

A 5-year-old boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, spent about two weeks in a Texas ICE family detention center with his asylum-seeker father after agents detained them outside their Minnesota home. The child reportedly became feverish, vomited, and grew lethargic, and his father says medication was not provided; DHS denied the illness claims. A federal judge ordered their release, and the family flew back to Minnesota amid a measles outbreak at the facility and ongoing debate over detention conditions and enforcement. The case drew attention from lawmakers who visited Liam and highlighted broader criticisms of Trump-era family detention, while DHS maintained Liam was not the target of the operation and that the parents violated immigration laws. Their asylum case remains under review.

via The Daily Beast|
#dhs#ice#immigration
politics23 days ago

Talarico’s ‘mediocre’ remark roils Texas Senate primary

A Texas Democratic Senate primary is roiled after influencer Morgan Thompson accused candidate James Talarico of calling former opponent Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man,' a charge Talarico says mischaracterizes a private conversation about Allred's campaigning. He says the praise was for Crockett, not a racially charged attack. Allred pushed back, Crockett defended herself, and the episode underscores the racial dynamics shaping support in the Crockett-Talarico race as voters split along racial lines.

via Politico|
#colin-allred#james-talarico#jasmine-crockett
Crockett and Talarico clash in first Texas Senate Democratic primary debate
politics1 month ago

Crockett and Talarico clash in first Texas Senate Democratic primary debate

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico will debate for an hour at the Texas AFL-CIO convention in Georgetown—the first debate in Texas’ 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate—as early voting begins Feb. 17. The matchup spotlighted Crockett’s turnout-focused approach and Talarico’s faith- and populism-driven messaging, with polls showing Crockett leading on name/brand among Black voters and Talarico gaining traction in others, underscoring a high-stakes contest before the March 3 primary.

via texastribune.org|
#2026-elections#congress#james-talarico
Jasmine Crockett Withdraws from Oversight Race as House Democrats Elect Robert Garcia
politics8 months ago

Jasmine Crockett Withdraws from Oversight Race as House Democrats Elect Robert Garcia

Rep. Jasmine Crockett withdrew her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, citing leadership resistance to her outspoken style and approach, including her stance on impeachment inquiries against President Trump. She emphasized her commitment to her constituents and her authentic leadership style, despite not securing enough support from Democratic leadership, and plans to continue her advocacy and vocal opposition.

via Dallas News|
#democratic-party#house-of-representatives#impeachment-inquiry
politics8 months ago

House Oversight Race Heats Up with Multiple Democratic Contenders

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, competing in a race to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, amidst a broader Democratic contest and a focus on scrutinizing the Trump administration. The race involves multiple candidates and highlights generational and strategic debates within the party.

via Politico|
#democratic-primary#gerry-connolly#house-oversight-committee
Political Insults Escalate: Greene vs. Crockett in Viral Clash
politics1 year ago

Political Insults Escalate: Greene vs. Crockett in Viral Clash

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) fiercely defended herself against comments from Marjorie Taylor Greene, while Ben Carson's new book calls for ending no-fault divorce laws. Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism for using profanity in an interview, highlighting conservative hypocrisy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's decision to restore a congressional voting map in Louisiana is seen as a victory for Black voters.

via The Root|
#ben-carson#jasmine-crockett#kamala-harris