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Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas on Thursday urged supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico, who is riding a burst of wider attention in the race’s pivotal final stretch over his unaired interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert.

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James Talarico's 'Late Show' interview controversy adds even more fireworks to a high-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
Stephen Colbert and CBS just upended Jasmine Crockett’s Senate hopes
Trump official says US did not censor Colbert interview but is probing ABC's 'The View'
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday denied the government had censored CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with ...

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Talarico raises $2.5M after 'censored' Stephen Colbert appearance
Brendan Carr Defends FCC After Colbert Outrage, But Confirms FCC Is Investigating ‘The View’
Jasmine Crockett pushes back on Texas opponent's claim Trump FCC killed interview, puts blame on CBS
"We actually received a phone call, and that was a little bit earlier today, and in that call, they explained that they actually told CBS that they could go ahead and move forward with the interview o...

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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is flying high thanks to Colbert’s war with CBS over his banned interview
Stephen Colbert brings the receipts over CBS spat and literally trashes network’s lawyers

Republicans are scrambling to avert a 'massacre' in Texas Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the GOP primary to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), setting off alarm bells in the party.

Texas Senate primary heats up: Talarico launches tour, Cornyn touts Trump ties

State Rep. James Talarico is launching a 12‑city tour as incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn highlights his Trump-aligned record and urges early voting.

Texas Senate primaries: Harris County polls show tight races in both parties ahead of Election Day

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County voters will play a large role in deciding both the Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries in March, and new polling shows competitive races on each side, with sharp demographic divides shaping the contests.

Electability and enthusiasm: How the Texas Senate primaries are testing the direction of both parties

In Texas, a pair of US Senate primaries set for early next month have emerged as an early gauge of the direction of both political parties and sparked a sharp debate over what it will take to win the reliably Republican state in November.

Texas Senate Race: District 3 candidate Trent Ashby emphasizes need for property tax relief ahead of primary election

State Rep. Trent Ashby spoke to KETK News on Wednesday, laying out his top priorities, including fighting for more property tax relief for East Texans as part of his campaign for State Senate

Nearly $100 million spent on campaign advertising for Texas Senate seat, report says

Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.