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James Carville Blasts Fellow Democrat Jasmine Crockett for Violating 'First Rule of Politics': 'I'll Be Very Frank'

Crockett announced a Senate campaign and said Democrats need a bigger voice, while James Carville criticized her approach to campaigning.

James Carville Blasts Fellow Democrat Jasmine Crockett for Violating 'First Rule of Politics': 'I'll Be Very Frank'
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Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign, saying she focuses too much on herself rather than voters. Crockett said she is running for the Texas seat held by Sen. John Cornyn to give Democrats a “bigger voice” and plans to focus on affordability.

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Representative and candidate for the Senate seat held by John Cornyn

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Senator whose seat Crockett is seeking

ALSO MENTIONED  James Carville, Democratic strategist criticizing Crockett’s Senate campaign; Al Hunt, Politics War Room co-host

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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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