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After Texas Senate debate, Democratic candidates draw GOP fire over immigration

Crockett criticized federal immigration enforcement during a debate and proposed higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services.

After Texas Senate debate, Democratic candidates draw GOP fire over immigration
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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In a Texas Senate debate, Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico criticized federal immigration enforcement, prompting attacks from Republican candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The exchange underscored immigration’s role in the campaign and included a dispute over an edited clip of Talarico’s border remarks.

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Crockett and Talarico Debate in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

Crockett and Talarico debated for the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, making competing cases for how to win. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the candidates’ contrasting styles and disagreements on immigration enforcement, the Supreme Court and the filibuster. Center outlets focus on their cases for winning the nomination and general election, while noting areas of policy agreement and different approaches to supporting federal workers.

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