Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 Senate elections in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her own party
The Republican Party allegedly promoted favorable polls about Representative Jasmine Crockett as part of a plan to goad the outspoken Democrat into running for the Senate.
Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 race in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her fellow Democrats.
That prompted Senate Republicans to disseminate a poll in July suggesting that she would be the frontrunner in the Democratic primary.
“When we saw the results, we were like, ‘OK, we got to disseminate this far and wide,’” a source familiar with the plan told NOTUS.
I’m glad she is running. I think both Dem candidates are equally matched. A competitive primary might bring out more voters in the general.
I don’t know about Crockett. She’s taken money from AIPAC.
There’s a reason why the Republicans want her to be the Dem nominee.
She’s been good on some subjects, but there’s that nagging doubt.
If there were no better option then yes, vote for her. But there is a better option.
I don’t know about Crockett. She’s taken money from AIPAC.
I keep seeing this claim but can’t find any source for it. I can find lots of links saying there is no evidence that she has. Like this
She said something to the effect of (and I am paraphrasing heavily, because I don’t retain politicianese) we must stand by are allies at all costs, and if our allies are committing genocide, instead of dropping that ally we should become pro genocide.
Even if she’s not paid, at best she’s a useful idiot
She has all the policy positions one would have if they’re 💯 in the bag for AIPAC.
She’s like Chuck Schumer level pro Israel.
I see that https://www.trackaipac.com/ says she’s pro-Israel, but even they don’t indicate she’s received any money. I’m just saying if there’s no proof that she’s taken AIPAC money then stop using that as a talking point against her. Use her voting record and statements, things that are verifiable.
My understanding was no direct aipac but indirect. And she went on an Israel visit a few years back. She has also made multiple pro Israel statements including a denial of genocide and says Israel will always be funded by the u.s.
I see that https://www.trackaipac.com/ says she’s pro-Israel, but even they don’t indicate she’s received any money. I’m just saying if there’s no proof that she’s taken AIPAC money then stop using that as a talking point against her. Use her voting record and statements, things that are verifiable.
Yeah her voting record. She has always voted to send them money.
I’m actually a little more forgiving on that because most of those bills also included funds for other countries that really needed it. Like Haiti.
And the way it works is sometimes you have to compromise on one thing to get the thing you want. That’s “politics” … or at least how it’s been played here for a century.
But consistently always voting to send money to Israel plus making pro Israel statements certainly clarified any alternate motivation for her votes to send Israel money.
It wasn’t a compromise-situation.
The last I looked, she doesn’t take money from much of anybody, which is why she’s one of the few who tell the truth.
Prove your claims
She also defended that woman who was taking phone call text orders from Epstein during his hearing.
Hillary did the same with trump over a decade ago, now look where we’re at…
You saying she’ll be president in a few years? Don’t threaten me with a good time!
I think both candidates are alright, but I feel like too many folks forget exactly where they’re running. It’s Texas. Good ‘ole boys and church goin’ folks livin’ out in the middle of nowhere. The more we can remind them of what Jesus supposedly said and did, the better, and Talarico is the man that’s doing that. If he can fool ‘em all into voting for a democrat, that just means fewer repuglicunts in office, and more chances to move the Overton window back to the left.
Texas has a population of about 30m. 20m of that is in the Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin MSAs.
Right, but the vast majority of districts are gerrymandered to hell and back, leaving the state purple at best when in all actuality it’s actually very, very blue. Short of somehow convincing our state legislators to undo all the gerrymandering, the next best thing to do is convince all the rest of the repuglicunts to change their views and start voting blue.
Y’know, or just shoot all the stupid motherfuckers that have been continually running this state into the ground in the fucking face. One of the two.
Or more likely another Fetterman Dino elected who get’s a chance to be the rotating villain for why the demos just couldn’t codify roe v wade the next time they get a majority. Give me Crockett.
She shall not run against Talarico in Democratic primaries, this is a huge mistake of hers
Americans need more people like her and James running against GOP and not clashing with each other at Dems primaries
No, you don’t get it. Democrats need robust primaries, it’s the only way to get robust candidates. We need to stop acting like anyone who gets elected once deserves that seat for life.
Every race should have a primary challenger!
I agree. It’s not like Crockett and Talarico are hurling mud at each other, they are very civil (so far). A primary where the candidates agree on the fundamentals and it’s just about who is going to better represent that in Washington seems like a great contest,one in which all participant can come out winners.
Talarico is letting LoneStar PAC hurl the mud at Crockett so he can play the “good Christian”. Their ads are shameful and gross.
It’s gonna be muddy this week. I promise. We 10 days out. We’re in the “smoke em if you gottem” phase if the primary.
I found out the local trump agenda guy has file a lawsuit against the person running against him. The problem for him so far is that every judge has recused themselves from it. Including the special Judiciary appointed by our maga mouth piece governor. Dude is sending hate mail on her.
