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Roland Martin Backs Crockett, Urges Critics to Reconsider Texas Politics

2/4/2026

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Roland Martin, liberal commentator, defended Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)'s Senate bid against James Talarico and urged critics outside Texas to refrain.
On At Our Table with Jamie Harrison, he said outsiders misunderstand Texas politics and demographics.
He cited polls showing Crockett is competitive and noted the state's diverse population with untapped Black voters.
Martin urged skeptics to reassess their views about Texas's electoral landscape.

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Roland Martin, liberal commentator, defended Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)'s Senate bid against James Talarico and urged critics outside Texas to refrain.
On At Our Table with Jamie Harrison, he said outsiders misunderstand Texas politics and demographics.
He cited polls showing Crockett is competitive and noted the state's diverse population with untapped Black voters.
Martin urged skeptics to reassess their views about Texas's electoral landscape.