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RandySF

(83,214 posts)
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 01:49 PM Monday

TX-SEN: Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is closing with a fierce debate that has animated it from the start: Who would Republicans rather face in November?

The leading candidates, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, have each pitched voters on the idea that they are a better bet for November. Crockett has vowed to turn out new voters to finally flip the state, while Talarico has advocated a broader strategy that includes reaching out to Republicans.

Some Republicans have signaled they would rather face Crockett — and Talarico’s side wants voters to know it.

A pro-Talarico super PAC is running ads online in the final days of Tuesday’s primary warning that Republicans are “boosting” Crockett and “spending thousands of dollars to make sure that Jasmine Crockett gets elected.” The ads link to a report about how a conservative group has sent out texts highlighting Crockett’s hard line against ICE and how Gov. Greg Abbott has featured her prominently in ads.




https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/02/republicans-jasmine-crockett-boost-texas-senate-democratic-primary/

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Cirsium

(3,808 posts)
1. Again and again
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 01:57 PM
Monday

Republicans: "Go with your 'far left radical' candidate because Americans hate that and we will destroy you."

(Some) Democrats: "We had better play it safe."

Republicans: "It worked!"

Speaking for myself, if candidate A started warning that Republicans are “boosting” candidate B and “spending thousands of dollars to make sure that candidate B gets elected” candidate A would not get my support (in a primary).

AZJonnie

(3,512 posts)
2. "spending thousands of dollars to make sure that Jasmine Crockett gets elected"
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 01:57 PM
Monday

Is that literally what Talarico's ads are saying? It's in quotes so I assume so

However, to the contrary, the GQP may want her to win the primary, but they most certainly do not want her elected.

Hoping it's just a mistake in the reportage, otherwise it's pretty sloppy on the part of the person(s) who wrote the ad copy.

efhmc

(16,467 posts)
3. I got push back when I said I think she is amazing but voted for him because I think he has a better chance to win in
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 01:59 PM
Monday

this race and woman hating state.

Pisces

(6,195 posts)
4. 100% they want to run against Crocket. Clear for all to see. Talarico has a chance in Texas and this is why
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 02:02 PM
Monday

so much money has been spent. I love Crocket but Talarico has the best chance.

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