The far-left circus is coming to Texas as Squad-adjacent Rep. Jasmine Crockett prepares to square off against progressive pastor-turned-politician James Talarico in Saturday's Democratic primary debate for the U.S. Senate race.
Crockett, who's made a name for herself with viral social media meltdowns and confrontational theatrics in Congress, will face off against Talarico, a state representative who tries to wrap his progressive politics in religious language. It's essentially a choice between two flavors of the same radical agenda – one loud and obnoxious, the other quietly subversive.
Tale of Two Progressives
The millennial matchup gives us a perfect window into the Democratic Party's identity crisis. On one side, you have Crockett's in-your-face style that's all about viral moments and owning conservatives on social media. On the other, Talarico represents the "kinder, gentler" progressive who uses faith-based messaging to sell the same tired leftist policies.
Both candidates are pushing the standard Democratic wishlist: more government spending, climate change hysteria, and policies that would turn Texas into another California. The only difference is the packaging – Crockett serves it up with attitude while Talarico wraps it in Sunday school language.
What's particularly rich is watching Democrats scramble to find someone – anyone – who can compete in deep-red Texas. With President Trump's massive victory and Republicans controlling Washington, these candidates are essentially auditioning for the privilege of getting demolished in the general election.
Wrong State, Wrong Time
Texas patriots have repeatedly shown they're not buying what Democrats are selling. The Lone Star State has been trending redder, not bluer, despite millions in out-of-state liberal cash flooding previous races.
Whether it's Crockett's confrontational grandstanding or Talarico's progressive preaching, neither approach resonates with Texas voters who value common sense, constitutional principles, and America First policies.
As these two duke it out for the Democratic nomination, Republicans can sit back and watch the left eat itself. The real question isn't who wins this primary – it's how badly they'll lose when they face the GOP nominee in November.