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Rep. Crockett to Wear Bulletproof Vest Amid Senate Race Threats

12/24/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said threats arise while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
She will wear a bulletproof vest, citing advice from allies including former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn criticized Crockett's candidacy as leftward and unelectable in Texas.
Cornyn faces primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, who back President Donald Trump.
The Texas Senate race is pivotal for the GOP's Senate majority in upcoming elections.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said threats arise while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
She will wear a bulletproof vest, citing advice from allies including former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn criticized Crockett's candidacy as leftward and unelectable in Texas.
Cornyn faces primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, who back President Donald Trump.
The Texas Senate race is pivotal for the GOP's Senate majority in upcoming elections.