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Texas Democrat cries for voting Talarico over Crockett because 'we need somebody who can win'

A voter said she chose Talarico over Crockett because she believed he could win statewide.

Texas Democrat cries for voting Talarico over Crockett because 'we need somebody who can win'
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Voters in Texas’s Democratic Senate primary expressed doubts that Jasmine Crockett could win statewide, and one said she voted for James Talarico for that reason. Crockett argued Democrats should mobilize their core voters and said critics targeted her because of her race.

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Texas state representative and Senate candidate whom a voter chose for perceived electability

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Texas representative and Senate candidate whose electability is questioned by voters

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Talarico and Crockett Compete in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

Outlets describe James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett as competing for the Texas Democratic Senate nomination, with coverage examining their campaign approaches and perceived electability. Left-leaning outlets examine candidate style and electability in a close contest. Center outlets compare the candidates’ strategies and styles, while also covering polling, campaign disputes, and party divisions. Right-leaning outlets foreground voter choice and electability, with additional attention to polling and controversy around Talarico.

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