Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing national attention to a race that may be critical to Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year’s midterm elections. More on this from Correspndent Bernie Bennett. VERBATIM: Crockett, one of Congress’ most outspoken Democrats and a frequent […]
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Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett Runs for Senate
Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing national attention to a race that may be critical to Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year’s midterm elections. More on this from Correspndent Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM:
Crockett, one of Congress’ most outspoken Democrats and a frequent target of GOP attacks, jumped into the race on the final day of qualifying in Texas. She is seeking the Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn, who is running for reelection in the GOP-dominated state.
Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats to wrest control from Republicans next November, when most of the seats up for reelection are in states like Texas that President Donald Trump won last year. Democrats have long hoped to make Texas more competitive after decades of Republican dominance.
Bernie Bennett reporting.