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The Arrington Gavin Show Ep. 663 "CROCKETT CHOOSES DOWN-BALLOT DEMOCRATS OVER TALARICO — SMART MOVE?"

The Arrington Gavin Show··3 September 2026·1h 6m

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The Democratic primary may be over, but is the party really united? Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she has no plans to campaign for James Talarico, instead choosing to put her energy behind down-ballot Democratic candidates across Texas. That decision is raising an interesting political question: Is Crockett making a smart strategic move by focusing on building Democratic strength from the ground up—or should party unity mean getting behind Talarico? Tonight on The Arrington Gavin Show, we break down Crockett’s decision and the bigger picture for Texas Democrats. Does Talarico need Crockett’s help to energize some of the voters who supported her? Could lingering divisions from the primary hurt Democrats in November? And should losing primary candidates automatically be expected to campaign for the winner? 🔥 Tonight’s Conversation: Why Crockett is focusing on down-ballot DemocratsWhether Talarico needs Crockett on the campaign trailThe importance of Black voter turnout in TexasParty loyalty vs. political independenceWhether Democrats can finally make Texas competitive statewideSmart strategy—or a missed opportunity for party unity? It’s politics without the party-line talking points. Fun. Informative. Opinionated. 🎙️ The Arrington Gavin Show — Ep. 663“CROCKETT CHOOSES DOWN-BALLOT DEMOCRATS OVER TALARICO — SMART MOVE?” 📺 Watch on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble & GOAT Verse TV🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio & TuneIn Straight Talk. No Chaser.