Texas Democrats seek unity at state convention without Jasmine Crockett [View all]

[Liberal In Texas]

From the Dallas Morning News...

DALLAS — Texas Democrats will gather next week in Corpus Christi, seeking to project unity and build momentum behind state Rep. James Talarico's Senate campaign.

One of the party's most recognizable stars won't be there.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas, who lost a hard-fought Senate primary to Talarico in March, told The Dallas Morning News she does not plan to attend the state convention and instead is focusing on helping down-ballot candidates across the country.

Crockett also said she’s not sure whether Democrats, particularly Black voters, have united fully behind Talarico and the rest of the ticket. She said the lack of a Black nominee for major statewide office could dampen enthusiasm among some voters.

“I've not heard a bunch of kumbaya,” she said. “People don't seem to be convinced at this point, but there's a lot of time between now and November.” Asked whether she would actively support Talarico's campaign, Crockett said: “I have no idea. I am more focused on down-ballot races in general.” Crockett’s absence from the convention reflects a lingering divide between her and Talarico.

I voted for Crockett and am disappointed with the sore-loser chip on her shoulder.

I am also disappointed that Colin Allred is being snubbed:

Also missing from the convention lineup is former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas, the 2024 Senate nominee and now the party’s candidate for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.

Allred was not invited to the convention. During the primary, he accused Talarico of referring to him as a “mediocre Black man,” a racially charged remark that Talarico said was mischaracterized.

Scudder, the party chairman, said “We did not invite every member of Congress and every congressional candidate to speak at our convention."

"We have limited space, of course," Scudder said, adding that “we would love for Colin Allred to be at our convention, but it's up to him and his team” whether he attends.

Full disclosure - I voted for Crockett have an Allred sign in my front yard.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/article/texas-democrats-seek-unity-state-convention-22310381.php