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Kamala Harris jumps into the Texas Senate race, endorsing Jasmine Crockett

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📌 Key Takeaways

Kamala Harris endorsed Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate primary
The endorsement includes a robocall praising Crockett's ability to hold Trump accountable
Crockett faces James Talarico in the March 3 Democratic primary
This marks Harris' first endorsement in a competitive primary since her 2024 loss
Crockett has criticized Democrats for focusing too much on winning over Republicans

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the competitive Texas Senate primary, marking her first major return to campaign politics since her 2024 presidential run. The endorsement, confirmed by the Crockett campaign and first reported by the Texas Tribune, comes ahead of the March 3 Democratic primary where Crockett faces state Rep. James Talarico for the nomination. Harris' support includes a robocall where she praises Crockett as a fighter who 'has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable.' The Texas Tribune noted that while the Democratic primary could be decided on Tuesday if a candidate wins a majority, the Republican contest featuring Sen. John Cornyn is expected to head to a May 26 runoff. Crockett, who served as a national co-chair for Harris' 2024 campaign, has recently criticized the Democratic Party for focusing too much on winning over Republicans at the expense of motivating their base voters, suggesting that 'a lot of our base was not motivated' during the last election cycle.

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Politics, Elections, Democratic Party

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