Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'
Crockett launched a Senate campaign and made a direct challenge to President Donald Trump.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, directly challenging President Donald Trump and entering a primary against James Talarico. Her candidacy adds a nationally prominent figure to a race Democrats hope could help them regain Senate control.
Crockett announced her Senate bid on the final day of Texas candidate qualifying and told supporters she was “coming for” Trump. She is seeking the seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who faces a primary challenge from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Crockett will face Talarico in the Democratic primary; former Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate campaign and is seeking a House seat instead.
The article describes Crockett as a nationally prominent, outspoken Democrat and reports that Republicans quickly criticized her style. Cornyn said he looked forward to facing her, while Paxton called her “Crazy Crockett.” Talarico welcomed her to the primary and cited his fundraising and volunteers. A Democratic consultant said the eventual nominee would need to build a coalition across Texas.
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21 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas and entered the Democratic primary. Left-leaning outlets frame her candidacy as a historic opportunity and emphasize her challenge to Trump and affordability message. Center outlets mostly focus on the reshaped field and her campaign priorities, though some coverage centers critics’ doubts. Right-leaning outlets foreground perceived vulnerabilities, criticism of her style, and questions about her general-election prospects.
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- The Daily Caller · Jasmine Crockett Claims Zohran Mamdani's Win In Blue NYC Is Sign She Can Win Red Texas
- twitchy.com · Dem Jasmine Crockett Cluelessly Says Zohran Mamdani's Big Apple Win Shows She Can Take Texas Senate Race
- Fox News · Trump calls Crockett's Senate campaign a 'gift to Republicans' in Texas
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