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This Is How Democrats Feel About Jasmine Crockett's Run for Senate

Crockett’s entry into the Texas Senate race is the focus of the article and its criticism.

This Is How Democrats Feel About Jasmine Crockett's Run for Senate
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Jasmine Crockett’s entry into the Texas Democratic Senate primary has prompted concern from some Democrats and optimism from others. The opinion piece argues that her candidacy could help Republicans, while noting a poll gave her an eight-point lead over James Talarico among Democratic primary voters.

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Representative and Democratic Senate candidate in Texas

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Texas state representative and Democratic Senate primary opponent

Donald Trump
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President of the United States; target of Crockett’s attacks

Ken Paxton
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Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

John Cornyn
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Texas senator seeking reelection

ALSO MENTIONED  James Carville, Democratic strategist and critic of Crockett’s political approach; Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC

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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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