National Republicans Propped Up Jasmine Crockett to Push Her Into a Senate Run
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Key Points:
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has actively encouraged Rep. Jasmine Crockett to enter the Texas Senate Democratic primary, believing she will be the weakest opponent for incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 race.
- The NRSC included Crockett in a July poll that showed her leading among Democrats in a hypothetical matchup, sparking efforts to widely disseminate these results and boost her profile in the race.
- Republicans orchestrated a sustained campaign involving polling, recruitment calls, and digital outreach to progressive voters to pressure Crockett into running, effectively driving positive news coverage and direct voter engagement with her campaign.
- After Democrat Colin Allred dropped out of the Senate race, Crockett announced her candidacy, with the NRSC
