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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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Texas Senate race: Talarico appears on Colbert, Cornyn uses religious ad
James Talarico's 'Late Show' interview controversy adds even more fireworks to a high-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

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Jasmine Crockett Says FCC 'Did Not Shut Down' James Talarico's Colbert Interview
Colbert blasts CBS again over his interview with James Talarico
FCC Chair Denies Censoring Colbert Interview, Confirms Investigating ABC's 'The View'
Colbert said on Monday that the network's lawyers barred him ⁠from airing an interview with Democratic Texas ⁠State Representative James Talarico, who is running for his party's nomination for the U.S...

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Lawrence O'Donnell Shreds CBS Over Colbert Cave: ‘The Weakest, Most Cowardly’
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks after interview is blocked by CBS

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 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.
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Texas Senate candidate says "no strings attached" to $2 million donation from businessman

Rhonda Ward, a first-time candidate for elected office who previously served on the state GOP’s policy committee, is challenging Trent Ashby for the East Texas seat.

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