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1. My impression is
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 06:39 PM
Tuesday

Last edited Tue Feb 17, 2026, 10:50 PM - Edit history (1)

that Jasmine Crockett is the candidate favored by the DNC; she frequently addresses civil rights issues, but I've never heard her discuss economic issues.

Talarico's concerns seem much closer to those of Bernie Sanders-type Dems – much more focus on economic issues – and my guess would be that he has a MUCH better chance of beating Cornyn (R).

Here's a link to Colbert's interview of Talarico:

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