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FIRE PAC Raises $144,960, Endorses 14 Candidates

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Crockett Defends PAC

Jasmine Crockett's FIRE PAC raised $144,960 and endorsed 14 state and local candidates, excluding James Talarico.
Former Rep. Susan Wild called Crockett a “narcissistic drama queen” after the omission.
Crockett defended herself on social media, pledging to avoid “negative” energy and focus on approved candidates.
She later congratulated Talarico by phone, urging Democrats to unite for Texas’s future.

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James Talarico Dismisses Conspiracy

James Talarico, Texas Senate candidate, dismissed explicit-material concerns as a “conspiracy theory” at a July 2022 hearing.
Mike Morath, Texas Education Agency commissioner, said state had some complaints about inappropriate content but not widespread.
Rep. Matt Krause, Republican lawmaker, circulated an 800-title list he deemed explicit and urged districts to report them.
Critics argued his Christian-charity video does not justify tax or health policies and accused him of politicizing religion.

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Historical Context

In 1994, the Republican Revolution led by Newt Gingrich seized House control, reshaping intra-party fundraising dynamics and intensified competition for donor loyalty across state races. That year, the National Republican Congressional Committee reported raising $1.2 billion, while the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee lagged with $800 million in contributions. Similarly, Jasmine Crockett’s FIRE PAC amassed $144,960 and excluded James Talarico, echoing the 1994 partisan fundraising splits that fueled intra-party disputes. The pattern suggests that modern Texas races will likely intensify donor battles, prompting heightened scrutiny of candidate endorsements and education-policy controversies.

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Crockett Defends PAC

Jasmine Crockett's FIRE PAC raised $144,960 and endorsed 14 state and local candidates, excluding James Talarico.
Former Rep. Susan Wild called Crockett a “narcissistic drama queen” after the omission.
Crockett defended herself on social media, pledging to avoid “negative” energy and focus on approved candidates.
She later congratulated Talarico by phone, urging Democrats to unite for Texas’s future.

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