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Incumbent Texas Sen. Says He's Happy About Jasmine Crockett Running For Dem Candidacy: 'Am I Hiding My Glee?'

Cornyn said he was pleased Crockett was running and described her candidacy as a gift to Republicans.

Incumbent Texas Sen. Says He's Happy About Jasmine Crockett Running For Dem Candidacy: 'Am I Hiding My Glee?'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 10, 2025
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Sen. John Cornyn welcomed Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate candidacy, calling it a “gift” for Republicans. The article also reports criticism from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, and polling that put Crockett ahead of other potential Democratic candidates.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator reacting to Crockett’s Senate candidacy

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Texas representative and Senate candidate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticizing Crockett’s Senate candidacy

Beto O'Rourke
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former Senate candidate included in the poll

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative and former Senate candidate who dropped out of the race

ALSO MENTIONED  Talarico, State politician included in the poll

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John Cornyn Reacts to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Candidacy

Outlets agree that Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the Democratic primary for Texas’s Senate seat and that Sen. John Cornyn welcomed her candidacy. Left-leaning outlets describe Cornyn and Ted Cruz dismissing Crockett’s chances and questioning her qualifications. Center outlets emphasize Cornyn’s welcome and his characterization of her candidacy as a benefit to Republicans.

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