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Republican Backlash Against Crockett's Texas Senate Campaign Grows

12/18/2025

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Backlash from Republicans rises as Sen. John Kennedy labels Crockett's Texas Senate campaign unserious and disconnected from Texas voters.
Crockett directs direct attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks to impose ethical guidelines on the Supreme Court.
Crockett faces competition from state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary.
Despite her grassroots appeal and strong social media presence, critics within her party worry she could alienate swing voters.

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Backlash from Republicans rises as Sen. John Kennedy labels Crockett's Texas Senate campaign unserious and disconnected from Texas voters.
Crockett directs direct attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks to impose ethical guidelines on the Supreme Court.
Crockett faces competition from state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary.
Despite her grassroots appeal and strong social media presence, critics within her party worry she could alienate swing voters.