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The outgoing Texas congresswoman confirmed she is not running for Senate and will focus on down-ballot candidates instead of the Democratic nominee.
New York PostRep. U.S. Senate and will not campaign on the trail as if she were. She added that she will help down-ballot candidates instead. Crockett lost the Democratic primary for the Senate seat to James Talarico on March 3.
2 percent. Talarico’s campaign said he personally phoned Crockett and left a voice message inviting her to deliver a keynote speech at the Texas Democratic convention. Crockett told the Dallas Morning News she did not listen to the message.
“I have no idea” whether she will actively campaign for Talarico, she said. She added that she is more focused on down-ballot races in general. Crockett also questioned Talarico’s support among Black voters.
“I’ve not heard a bunch of kumbaya,” she said. “People don’t seem to be convinced at this point. ” On Saturday she posted a video responding to criticism over her stance. “I am not currently running for US Senate, and therefore you will not see me on the trail as if I am running for US Senate,” she said.
Crockett stated she is opposed to Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the general election and has never supported a Republican. She said she has always been a down-ballot supporter and a team player. She compared the pressure she faces to the lack of similar demands on Maine Gov.
Janet Mills regarding that state’s Senate race. “Maybe use that energy towards Ken Paxton,” she said. Crockett noted that Democrats have long sought to flip a Texas Senate seat and view Paxton’s record as a potential vulnerability.
Talarico’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.
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