Texas’ Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview

Does James Talarico have what it takes to flip the Texas Senate seat?

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has gained national traction over the last year, but is he the candidate to finally give Democrats the win they have long been searching for in the Lone Star State? Texas Democrats are known to hold out hope time and time again, just to be let down. That hope was sparked once again when Talarico entered the race, as some believe he has what it takes to break through, while others still remain skeptical. The fight …

Byron Donalds blasts 'political hack' Stephen Colbert for playing in Texas Primary

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is ripping a network talk show host for interviewing a candidate in the Texas Democratic Primary for Senate, and then blaming President Donald Trump for CBS refusing to broadcast the alleged violation of the Federal Communications Commission’s Equal Time Rule. “This is Stephen Colbert trying to put his thumb on a scale for his preferred candidate. And because of the timetable between now and the Texas primaries, he can’t …

Boebert jokes about endorsing Crockett in Texas' Senate race to give her Democratic rival a boost

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado did not mince words when talking about Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, describing the Texas congresswoman as "radical" and "extreme."On "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday, Boebert joked about possibly endorsing Crockett while seated next to the Texas congresswoman’s rival for U.S. Senate."Maybe I should endorse Jasmine Crockett, so you could do a little better," she told Democratic Texas state Rep. Ja…

Jasmine Crockett reveals Colbert hasn't invited her on show since furor over Talarico interview | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

close Video Jasmine Crockett says Colbert hasn’t invited her on program since FCC dust-up Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, appeared on MS NOW Friday, where she addressed the controversy surrounding state Rep. James Talarico’s, D-Texas, interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” earlier this week. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, revealed Friday she’s still not been asked to appear on Stephen Co…

Talarico raised $2.5M from CBS ban. Now he's in a real race

When CBS blocked Stephen Colbert from airing his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico — citing FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threat to revoke the Equal Time Rule's talk show exemption — the network handed Talarico the best campaign week of his life. — Read the rest The post Talarico raised $2.5M from CBS ban. Now he's in a real race appeared first on Boing Boing.