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Jasmine Crockett's US Senate opponent urges supporters to give her 'utmost respect'

Talarico welcomed Crockett into the primary and urged supporters to treat her with respect.

Jasmine Crockett's US Senate opponent urges supporters to give her 'utmost respect'
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Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Her primary opponent, James Talarico, responded by urging his supporters to treat her with respect as he made the case for his own campaign.

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John Cornyn
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Jasmine Crockett Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

Outlets agree that Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Texas and that James Talarico is a rival candidate. Coverage places their approaches in contrast. Left-leaning outlets emphasize what the race could signal about Democratic strategy and how to oppose Trump. Center outlets focus on the candidates’ contrasting styles, including Talarico’s call for respect and his faith-centered, conciliatory message.

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