Talarico Defends Crockett Amid Party Tensions | Jacksonville News

At a Houston town hall, Texas Senate candidate James Talarico boldly defended Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett against criticism from his own supporters, praising her behind-the-scenes work rallying Democrats across Texas and the nation. Crockett playfully hinted at his endorsement, sparking debate — with some calling it a PR move and others, like Kerry Washington, applauding the unity. As the Texas Dems brace for a November showdown with Ken Paxton, Talarico’s focus on Black voters underscores the party’s urgent need to stay aligned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/599d865e9218dd04