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Jasmine Crockett Flips Mike Johnson's 'Mamdani' Snub as Senate Bid Endorsement

Crockett recast Johnson's comparison to Mamdani as a compliment and argued she could win a Senate seat.

Jasmine Crockett Flips Mike Johnson's 'Mamdani' Snub as Senate Bid Endorsement
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House Speaker Mike Johnson mocked Jasmine Crockett’s Texas Senate bid and compared her to Zohran Mamdani, saying her candidacy would help Republicans. Crockett recast the remarks as an endorsement and said Texans would be better off if she became a senator.

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Jasmine Crockett D · TX-30

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Texas Senate candidate responding to Johnson's remarks

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker commenting on Crockett's Senate bid

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Crockett's comparison of voters and candidates

Politician referenced in Crockett's comparison of voters' choices

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president referenced in Crockett's comparison of voters' choices; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect used as a comparison in the exchange

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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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