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Rep. Crockett Defends Senate Bid Amid Doubts and Criticism

1/20/2026

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, responded to critics including Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers who questioned her Senate campaign viability.
She suggested doubts stem from fear of her potential success and dismissed negative online commentary as possibly fueled by external funding.
Crockett emphasized her track record and small donors, while some Democrats remain skeptical about winning a general election in Texas and she faces a primary against state Rep. James Talarico.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, responded to critics including Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers who questioned her Senate campaign viability.
She suggested doubts stem from fear of her potential success and dismissed negative online commentary as possibly fueled by external funding.
Crockett emphasized her track record and small donors, while some Democrats remain skeptical about winning a general election in Texas and she faces a primary against state Rep. James Talarico.