After Party with Emily Jashinsky Crockett's Slim Senate Chances, Trump vs MTG and CBS, and Charlie Kirk's Singular Role, with Mark Halperin
Dec 9, 2025
Mark Halperin, Editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin, dives into the landscape of Texas politics and Jasmine Crockett's Senate run. He assesses her chances and implications for the Democratic party. The conversation shifts to Charlie Kirk's tragic fate and its fallout in the GOP, alongside discussions on late-night shifts in media with Jimmy Kimmel's new ABC deal. They also analyze Marjorie Taylor Greene's fiery interview with Lesley Stahl and the significant political ramifications of gender-related debates.
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Crockett’s Senate Odds Are Slim
- Jasmine Crockett is unlikely to win a Texas statewide general election despite being a strong primary personality.
- Mark Halperin says her nomination would make Republicans confident they can beat the Democrat in November.
Tallarico’s Compelling But Limited Appeal
- James Tallarico presents the electable, faith-forward Democrat profile that appeals on paper in Texas.
- Halperin doubts Tallarico alone can break the long Democratic losing streak statewide.
Times' Soft Profile Of Jennifer Welch
- The New York Times profile of Jennifer Welch read as unusually soft given her provocative rhetoric.
- Halperin says the paper sometimes runs tolerant profiles to signal fairness to skeptical readers.