"What she's saying: "It's hard to get a clear picture of who the Texans are from the fog of Washington," Crockett shot back in a statement to Axios. "My message is one that reaches people who are often ignored by the political class. I'm not running a campaign focused on insider politics ... I'm focused on reaching all 30 million Texans and earning their trust.""
"A superstar among the Democratic base for her no-holds-barred style of political combat, polling has placed Crockett as the frontrunner over Talarico. The big picture: Democrats see an opportunity to win statewide office in Texas for the first time in decades. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) faces a close primary with state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who Democrats see as beatable due to his many scandals and right-wing views."
Crockett, a second-term House member from a safe Dallas district, officially launched a bid for the U.S. Senate after months of speculation. Her announcement followed former Rep. Colin Allred's withdrawal and left Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico as the leading Democratic contenders, with polling favoring Crockett. Crockett appeals strongly to the Democratic base with an aggressive style and vows to reach all 30 million Texans. Democrats view a potential opening for statewide victory amid a competitive Republican primary between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, while also focusing on several House races.
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