Updated: Thursday| Published: 9 Dec
Jasmine Crockett officially launched her U.S. Senate campaign in Texas, facing immediate criticism from incumbent John Cornyn, who labeled her a "performance artist," and challenges from within her Democratic Party, including James Talarico.Crockett, known for her "vibes-based politics" and frequent clashes with Donald Trump, dismissed the need for Trump voters, advocating instead for mobilizing non-voting Texans despite data suggesting non-voters can be more conservative.Her candidacy highlights an internal Democratic debate on whether to pursue an anti-Trump, progressive base mobilization strategy or a more moderate approach to attract swing and culturally conservative Latino voters, with analysts questioning her general election electability.
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Jasmine Crockett officially launched her US Senate campaign in Texas, facing immediate criticism from incumbent John Cornyn, who labeled her a "performance artist," and challenges from within her Democratic Party,...

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