Overview
- An Austin American-Statesman summary of a Texas Southern University Barbara Jordan Center survey shows Crockett leading James Talarico by 8 points days after her filing.
- Fox News reporting cites a source describing an NRSC-driven “AstroTurf” effort that circulated polling and outreach to encourage Crockett to run.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is “absolutely delighted” about her bid, casting her as advantageous to Republicans.
- Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt, a contender in the GOP primary, publicly challenged Crockett to a debate and called a matchup “must-see TV.”
- Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Crockett’s approach on his podcast, arguing she focuses more on herself than voters and questioning her statewide viability.