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Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate

Crockett debated James Talarico for the Democratic Senate nomination and outlined her positions on immigration, taxes and health care.

Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate
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Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico debated Saturday for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, addressing immigration enforcement, affordability, health care, foreign policy and President Trump. Their positions and criticism of Trump and Ken Paxton highlighted the stakes of a competitive primary and general election.

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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas

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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by the candidates during the debate

Former president whom Crockett said she had petitioned on arms transfers to Israel

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator whose idea Talarico said he advanced in the Texas Legislature

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)
Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland Security secretary whom both candidates said they supported impeaching

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican primary challenger for U.S. Senate

Eddie Bernice Johnson
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative whom Crockett succeeded in Congress

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate and target of criticism from the Democratic candidates

Lloyd Doggett
D · TX-37

Representative who sponsored a bill Crockett mentioned

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent whose Senate seat is being contested

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister whose government was discussed in Talarico’s remarks on military aid; Bill Clinton, Former president cited by Crockett in discussing tax rates and the budget; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president referenced in Talarico’s criticism of Trump’s foreign policy

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Crockett and Talarico Debate in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

Crockett and Talarico debated for the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, making competing cases for how to win. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the candidates’ contrasting styles and disagreements on immigration enforcement, the Supreme Court and the filibuster. Center outlets focus on their cases for winning the nomination and general election, while noting areas of policy agreement and different approaches to supporting federal workers.

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