Rep. Jasmine Crockett's FIRE PAC released a new round of endorsements that again did not include James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for a Texas Senate seat, according to reporting from across the political spectrum.
The Washington Post reported that Talarico remains absent from the PAC's endorsement list despite the new round of announcements. Newsweek examined the record to determine whether Crockett had endorsed Talarico.
According to the New York Post and Fox News, former Rep. Susan Wild criticized Crockett over the omission, using profane language and calling her a "narcissistic drama queen," per the New York Post's characterization of Wild's remarks.
The Daily Caller framed the snub as evidence of weakness with Black voters for Talarico, citing a source who said "there's no pulse," according to the outlet's single-source reporting.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post reported that Crockett's PAC released new endorsements that again excluded Talarico.
“Jasmine Crockett's PAC released new endorsements. Talarico is still not on the list.” — The Washington Post
Center
- Newsweek examined the factual record to determine whether Crockett had endorsed Talarico.
“Did Jasmine Crockett Endorse James Talarico in Texas? What the Record Shows” — Newsweek
Right
- The New York Post and Fox News reported that former Rep. Susan Wild used profane language criticizing Crockett over the omission.
- The New York Post reported Wild called Crockett a "narcissistic drama queen."
- The Daily Caller reported, citing a single source, that the snub reveals weakness with Black voters for Talarico.
“Jasmine Crockett lambasted by ex-Dem collegue for leaving James Talarico off endorsement list: 'F–k her'” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Jasmine Crockett's PAC endorsement list?
Rep. Jasmine Crockett's FIRE PAC released new endorsements, and James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for a Texas Senate seat, was not included on the list, according to reporting from The Washington Post and other outlets.
Who criticized Jasmine Crockett over the endorsement snub?
Former Rep. Susan Wild publicly criticized Crockett, using profane language, over the decision to leave James Talarico off the endorsement list, according to the New York Post and Fox News.
Why does the Talarico endorsement snub matter?
According to The Daily Caller, the omission of Talarico from Crockett's endorsement list is being read as a sign of his weakness with Black voters, though this is a single-source claim.
What did left-leaning and right-leaning outlets focus on regarding this story?
Left-leaning outlets, per The Washington Post, focused on the factual update that Talarico remains off the endorsement list, while right-leaning outlets, per the New York Post and Fox News, emphasized the sharp criticism from former Rep. Susan Wild.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningJasmine Crockett’s PAC released new endorsements. Talarico is still not on the list.
- NewsweekCenterDid Jasmine Crockett Endorse James Talarico in Texas? What the Record Shows
- Fox NewsRight-leaning‘F--- her’: Jasmine Crockett torched by ex-Dem colleague over who she left off endorsement list
- New York PostRight-leaningJasmine Crockett lambasted by ex-Dem collegue for leaving James Talarico off endorsement list: ‘F–k her’
- The Daily CallerRight-leaningJasmine Crockett Snubs Talarico, Revealing Former Opponent’s Weakness With Black Voters