Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 Senate elections in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her own party

The Republican Party allegedly promoted favorable polls about Representative Jasmine Crockett as part of a plan to goad the outspoken Democrat into running for the Senate.

Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 race in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her fellow Democrats.

That prompted Senate Republicans to disseminate a poll in July suggesting that she would be the frontrunner in the Democratic primary.

“When we saw the results, we were like, ‘OK, we got to disseminate this far and wide,’” a source familiar with the plan told NOTUS.

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      You saying she’ll be president in a few years? Don’t threaten me with a good time!

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    I’m glad she is running. I think both Dem candidates are equally matched. A competitive primary might bring out more voters in the general.

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      I don’t know about Crockett. She’s taken money from AIPAC.

      There’s a reason why the Republicans want her to be the Dem nominee.

      She’s been good on some subjects, but there’s that nagging doubt.

      If there were no better option then yes, vote for her. But there is a better option.

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    I found out the local trump agenda guy has file a lawsuit against the person running against him. The problem for him so far is that every judge has recused themselves from it. Including the special Judiciary appointed by our maga mouth piece governor. Dude is sending hate mail on her.

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    She shall not run against Talarico in Democratic primaries, this is a huge mistake of hers

    Americans need more people like her and James running against GOP and not clashing with each other at Dems primaries

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      No, you don’t get it. Democrats need robust primaries, it’s the only way to get robust candidates. We need to stop acting like anyone who gets elected once deserves that seat for life.

      Every race should have a primary challenger!