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'They're scared': Jasmine Crockett hits back at Republicans' gleeful talking point about her US Senate run

Crockett responded to Republican remarks about her Senate candidacy and made the case that Texas voters want a different choice.

'They're scared': Jasmine Crockett hits back at Republicans' gleeful talking point about her US Senate run
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After Republicans described Jasmine Crockett’s Senate candidacy as an opportunity for them, the Texas representative said they were “scared” and argued that voters want a different candidate. The article covers her response and the early political reactions to her campaign.

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U.S. representative and Senate candidate in Texas

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House and Republican critic of Crockett’s Senate candidacy

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, referenced in comparisons involving Mamdani and voters

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman

Representative from New York, cited in Crockett’s example of cross-party voting

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president, cited in Crockett’s example of cross-party voting; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, cited in comparisons with Crockett

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Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Democratic Primary

Outlets report that Jasmine Crockett is running in the Texas Democratic Senate primary and has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers. Left-leaning outlets focus on Republican criticism of Crockett, with one article rebutting a comparison aimed at her. Center outlets describe debate over her general-election appeal and support for her ability to mobilize voters, alongside reports that GOP polling helped raise her profile. Right-leaning outlets emphasize criticism of Crockett and the argument that her candidacy could benefit Republicans.

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