General Discussion

The Lone Star Rising PAC is an official super-PAC of the Texas Democratic Party. The major funders include Simone Coxe (a long-time Democratic funder), Don Henley (yes, the Eagles guy has long given to Democratic causes), and a few other Texas based Democratic sources. Steven Martin is a professional campaign specialist, which means he has worked for items on both sides. It's a non-issue he's involved. Being a Super-PAC also means it and the Talarico campaign are barred from communicating with each other.

While I do not have the mailer, the Houston Chronicle has stated the message is simply that Crockett would be easier to beat by Cornyn in the General than Talarico. To be honest, I agree. The ability to beat Cornyn is not going to be found just in Dallas or Houston, but in South Texas. That is not where Crockett has any strength. Talarico does have strong support there. I also worry that Crockett's mostly Cyber/Tech/Defense funding will dry up post primary given they are more aligned with Cornyn.

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