Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a two-term Democratic House member from Texas, on Monday launched a 2026 campaign for the U.S. Senate. (Getty Images)
The race is one of a handful across the country that may determine if the GOP holds its Senate majority in next year's midterm elections.
Scott — pointing to comments by Crockett comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Democratic-led cities to "slave patrols" in southern states prior to the Civil War — said they were "disgusting, repugnant, but consistent with the philosophy of this new Democrat Party that's filled with socialism."
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The senator from South Carolina also highlighted Crockett's comments last month to CNN praising New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and saying that the democratic socialist politician "could do a Masterclass for all Democrats on communication."
"I can't think of a more clear depiction of what she believes is a path forward for Democrats," Scott insisted.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas is facing GOP primary challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt as the longtime senator seeks re-election in 2026. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty)
The concern among Republicans is that Paxton, who has been battered over the past decade by a slew of scandals and legal problems and who is now dealing with a messy divorce, would put the seat in play if he won the GOP nomination. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Scott, and the NRSC are backing Cornyn.
But Crockett's Senate candidacy may change the political equation. While her aggressive push-back against Trump and the GOP should play well with the left, it could deflate her chances of winning next November among Texas' general election electorate.
Asked if Crockett's entry into the race improves the GOP's odds of holding the seat next year, Scott said: "The truth of the matter is a simple formula. John Cornyn, our nominee, Texas remains red. Period. Full stop. End of discussion."
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Scott said the NRSC is "focused on one thing and one thing only, and that's keeping Texas red, and that means John Cornyn must be our nominee, and he wins, period. So it's not who the Democrat is, it’s who we are. And John Cornyn is the best representative for Texas this cycle that we’ll ever see."
And Scott predicted that "Cornyn will win the primary and Cornyn will win the general election."
Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in the swing state of New Hampshire. He covers the campaign trail from coast to coast."
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