James Talarico on his economic message, Jasmine Crockett and more

Republican meddling rocks 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 th...

Polls swinging wildly between Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in Texas: Who’s ahead now?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Polls continue their up-and-down swing going into Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, with state Rep. James Talarico leading the most recent poll but with a thinner lead over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Republican meddling roils Texas 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 strate…

GOP meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”

Jasmine Crockett closes gap on James Talarico in Texas primary race

Crockett and Talarico face Democratic voters in a primary on March 3, following a month of mixed polling showing a virtual tie.

James Talarico offers Democrats a vision of faith that fits the Left

SAN ANTONIO — Texas state Rep. James Talarico‘s Senate bid is offering a vision of Christianity that fits comfortably within the Left — and giving Democrats uneasy with religion permission to engage with it on their own terms. Talarico’s campaign blended prayer, pop music, and progressive politics at a rally in San Antonio on Sunday. A maxed capacity crowd turned out to Stable Hall, a San Antonio music venue, for the event which began with 10 mi…