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Texas Republican Celebrates Jasmine Crockett Running for His Senate Seat: 'It's a Gift'

Cornyn called Crockett’s entry into the Democratic primary “a gift” and criticized her as a potential general-election opponent.

Texas Republican Celebrates Jasmine Crockett Running for His Senate Seat: 'It's a Gift'
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn welcomed Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s entry into the Democratic Senate primary, calling it “a gift,” while criticizing her as a potential opponent. Crockett has attacked Cornyn over his alignment with President Donald Trump; Cornyn also discussed Trump’s undecided endorsement in his own primary.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Republican Senate candidate responding to Crockett’s campaign

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Texas representative and Democratic Senate candidate

Crockett's version of this story ↗

Texas state representative and Democratic Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement Cornyn says he would welcome

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president, cited by Cornyn as a comparison for potential Texas election results

New York representative, invoked as a comparison by Cornyn

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative and former Democratic Senate candidate

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John Cornyn Reacts to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Candidacy

Outlets agree that Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the Democratic primary for Texas’s Senate seat and that Sen. John Cornyn welcomed her candidacy. Left-leaning outlets describe Cornyn and Ted Cruz dismissing Crockett’s chances and questioning her qualifications. Center outlets emphasize Cornyn’s welcome and his characterization of her candidacy as a benefit to Republicans.

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