Texas Senate dynamics and Paxton factor

In a replay of an interview Chuck Todd hosted during the summer, he’s joined by a rising star in the Democratic party, Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett. This interview was conducted prior to her announcement that she’ll be running for senate in Texas.

She provides insights into her rapidly growing Dallas district and discusses the economic benefits of immigration that contrast sharply with current policies. Crockett, known for her viral moments in congressional hearings, offers a candid assessment of the partisan circus in the House Oversight Committee and the ideological divide within the Democratic Party. The conversation delves into factors behind Trump's victory, whether racism and misogyny impacted Kamala Harris's campaign, and the complex political landscape in Texas, including potential opportunities for Democrats if Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in a future primary.

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Timeline:

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00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction

02:15 Crockett’s primary against Talarico will be fascinating

02:45 Democratic primaries will be a “fight vs unite” debate

04:30 A Paxton vs Crockett race would be illuminating

08:00 Dem primary in Texas is a coin flip 

09:00 Texas senate race could be an all-timer

13:30 Jasmine Crockett joins the Chuck ToddCast!

13:30 Tour of TX-30 (Dallas)

17:00 TX-30 is a hub for aviation

19:50 Dallas is growing exponentially

21:45 How can St. Louis be revitalized?

25:20 Immigrants produce economic dynamism and we’re treating them horribly

27:50 How important are viral moments for political communications

31:30 The partisan circus in the oversight committee

32:45 We have people in government that don’t understand how it works

33:45 DOGE hearing became about trans people competing in fencing

35:30 Is it a generational divide or ideological divide in the Democratic party

36:30 Some members cling to the institutions while they’re burning around them

38:15 State of the Union displayed the differences of approach between members

39:30 How did Democrats end up in this situation?

41:20 Why did Trump win?

43:30 How much did racism and misogyny factor into Kamala Harris losing?

44:45 Did Harris’s background as a prosecutor help or hurt her?

47:15 Trump’s name being on buildings sold the public on his business acumen

49:10 Should Harris take another shot at the presidency?

50:30 Democratic voters don’t want “establishment” candidates

52:15 Democrats are fighting an uphill battle

53:15 Is Texas a 3 party state with two Republican wings?

54:15 If Ken Paxton beats John Cornyn, the Texas senate seat will be in play

56:45 Did Democrats miss the moment in Texas?

58:30 Will the Luka trade leave a lasting mark on Dallas?

59:15 Is she running for oversight chair?

59:40 Her advice for Hakeem Jeffries

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