Battle for soul of Democratic Party centers on Senate primary in Texas

Source: New York Post

SAN ANTONIO — Democratic Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s showdown with local Dem state rep James Talarico has become the latest flashpoint in the battle between moderates and firebrands for the soul of the party. While Crockett has tried to mobilize the party’s far-left base as a raw, brass-knuckled fighter who won’t play nice with Republicans, Talarico has sought to broaden the Democrats’ tent in the pair’s primary race by making overtures to moderate voters and disillusioned conservatives while remaining a progressive. Both pols are vying for their party’s nod to go after the Senate seat held by GOPer John Cornyn.