"Over half (51 percent) of likely Democratic primary voters in the state are already backing Crockett, according to a poll from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey center at Texas Southern University, with 43 percent supporting Talarico. Crockett leads among several key demographics, including women (57 percent vs. 36 percent), voters 55 or older (59 percent vs. 34 percent), and Black voters (89 percent vs. 8 percent)."
"Crockett first made waves for her feuds with Republican firebrands like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace. When Greene made a comment in May, 2024 about Crockett's "fake eyelashes," Crockett hit back that Greene has a "bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body." She later clarified that she did not mean to insult butch lesbians with the comment, writing in a post, "I've always & will always stand 10 toes down with the community & meant no harm to anyone in the community.""
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing in the March 3 Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Crockett filed paperwork to run and leads in polling, with 51 percent to Talarico's 43 percent, and strong support among women, voters 55 or older, and Black voters. Both candidates emphasize affordability and human rights within their platforms. Crockett has gained momentum in Congress for outspoken criticism of conservative attacks and anti-trans rhetoric. She engaged publicly with Republican figures, responding to personal insults and clarifying that she stands firmly with LGBTQ+ communities. A Texas Southern University poll recorded the numbers, and Crockett has faced threats and aggressive rhetoric from GOP members.
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