GOP goaded Crockett into running for senate by promoting favorable polls: Report
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Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 Senate elections in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her own party

Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 Senate elections in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her own party

The Republican Party allegedly promoted favorable polls about Representative Jasmine Crockett as part of a plan to goad the outspoken Democrat into running for the Senate.

Crockett was reportedly the GOP’s preferred opponent in the 2026 race in Texas, but had not been considered as a potential contender in the race by her fellow Democrats.

That prompted Senate Republicans to disseminate a poll in July suggesting that she would be the frontrunner in the Democratic primary.

“When we saw the results, we were like, ‘OK, we got to disseminate this far and wide,’” a source familiar with the plan told NOTUS.

  • chaogomu@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    6 小时前

    I don’t know about Crockett. She’s taken money from AIPAC.

    There’s a reason why the Republicans want her to be the Dem nominee.

    She’s been good on some subjects, but there’s that nagging doubt.

    If there were no better option then yes, vote for her. But there is a better option.

    • Garbagio@lemmy.zip
      17·
      6 小时前

      My biggest issue is that even what she’s “good” at, she’s not really. She’s witty and mean to people I think deserve it, but her voting record is almost a perfect overlap with Hakeem Jeffries. “Charismatic Jeffries” doesn’t mean shit to me.

      • TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world
        4·
        4 小时前

        She has all the policy positions one would have if they’re 💯 in the bag for AIPAC.

        She’s like Chuck Schumer level pro Israel.

        • baronvonj@piefed.socialEnglish
          2·
          2 小时前

          I see that https://www.trackaipac.com/ says she’s pro-Israel, but even they don’t indicate she’s received any money. I’m just saying if there’s no proof that she’s taken AIPAC money then stop using that as a talking point against her. Use her voting record and statements, things that are verifiable.

      • daannii@lemmy.worldEnglish
        51·
        5 小时前

        My understanding was no direct aipac but indirect. And she went on an Israel visit a few years back. She has also made multiple pro Israel statements including a denial of genocide and says Israel will always be funded by the u.s.

        • baronvonj@piefed.socialEnglish
          2·
          2 小时前

          I see that https://www.trackaipac.com/ says she’s pro-Israel, but even they don’t indicate she’s received any money. I’m just saying if there’s no proof that she’s taken AIPAC money then stop using that as a talking point against her. Use her voting record and statements, things that are verifiable.

    • daannii@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      5 小时前

      She also defended that woman who was taking phone call text orders from Epstein during his hearing.