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A Civil War Is Brewing Amongst Texas Democrats Over James Talarico's Candidacy
Townhall ^ | 06/20/2026 | Joseph Chalfant

Posted on 06/20/2026 9:47:19 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

A civil war appears to have broken out between Texas Democrats over support of U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett and her supporters refusing to help the progressive radical win office.

The fractures between the two groups first became clear after Talarico reportedly invited Crockett to make the keynote address at the upcoming Texas Democratic State Convention later this month. Crockett claimed that the invite was an “afterthought” and that she has refused to return the missed call or even listen to the voicemail left by Talarico.

Talarico called Crockett and asked her to make the keynote at the convention two weeks ago.

She didn’t return the call.

As someone who lost badly and then endorsed the eventual also progressive winner, I wish her well in sorting through her feelings.

And I would say that her endorsing and transforming her rage into closure too will make her personally feel better too.

pic.twitter.com/CFI54mnCTI— Karthik (@KarthikForTexas) June 20, 2026

Crockett further indicated that she isn’t set on supporting Talarico for the seat, telling the Dallas Morning News that she is “more focused on down-ballot races” rather than supporting her former primary opponent. She also stressed that she believes that minority Democrats have yet to unify behind Talarico.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) tells The Dallas Morning News she doesn't know whether she would support Talarico's campaign for US Senate in Texas

Crockett: “I have no idea. I am more focused on down-ballot races in general.”

https://t.co/2Hi10pNmMo pic.twitter.com/d465EK2jr4— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) June 19, 2026

Issues close to the heart of Crockett have likewise been ignored by Talarico. Crockett has spoken openly about her belief in the innocence of convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony. Talarico has made no public statements about the verdict. A request for comment from Townhall regarding Talarico’s opinion on the matter was ignored by his campaign.

Crockett, who has the support of the black vote in Texas, would be a valuable ally for Talarico come Election Night. Despite this, Talarico allies have been quick to condemn Crockett and continue pitting the two politicians against one another. Without the support of black Texans, Talarico’s likelihood of victory narrows significantly.

Talarico, possibly without the support of one of Texas’ biggest progressive names, will face off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for control of the seat on November 3.



TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: crockett; democrats; talarico; texas
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1 posted on 06/20/2026 9:47:19 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Democrats voted for the white guy. Drive it home and fan the flames.


2 posted on 06/20/2026 9:50:54 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: SeekAndFind

Talirico is a bitch. Crockett is the poster bitch.


3 posted on 06/20/2026 10:03:32 PM PDT by Equine1952 (MM1SS SASOBe)
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To: SeekAndFind

Pass the 🍿


4 posted on 06/20/2026 10:19:02 PM PDT by citizen (All Bush-era RINOs have got to be primaried out.)
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To: SeekAndFind

When it was Barry vs Hillary, semiblack beat XX. Now it is James vs Jasmine, and fake ghetto black didn’t beat XY. The revolution is not pleased.


5 posted on 06/20/2026 10:26:23 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: SeekAndFind

Talarico would be a shoo-in in Maine instead of Platner.

TX, not so much.

Trump half-joked on Truth Social that Jasmine Crockett would have been the better choice for the Dems. He may be right…

We shall see!


6 posted on 06/20/2026 10:45:53 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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To: SeekAndFind

Smart move by Talarico to want Crockett to speak at the Dim convention. He knows that she would sound like a loon. That would make his odd and changing campaign positions seem more reasonable and get him out of the spotlight.


7 posted on 06/20/2026 10:46:39 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals.)
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To: SeekAndFind

She needs to go back to where she was hatched (Missouri).


8 posted on 06/20/2026 11:43:12 PM PDT by Bikkuri
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To: SeekAndFind

>> A civil war appears to have broken out between Texas Democrats

Perfect.


9 posted on 06/20/2026 11:46:23 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)
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