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DAVID MARCUS: Legacy media anoints Talarico, downplays Crockett in Texas Democratic primary
- Fox News argues liberal media is boosting James Talarico in Texas Senate primary.
- The author cites Colbert controversy as a catalyst raising Talarico’s profile.
- Polling anomalies are noted as fluctuating, with Talarico and Crockett trading leads.
- Voters express skepticism about polls and emphasize electability and representation.
- The piece frames Crockett as facing media bias while seeking cross-endorsements and coalition support.
- The article alleges media coverage shapes perceptions of Black and White candidates in Texas races.
- The piece suggests endorsements and unions influence the race and its narrative.
- Voters on the ground question the electoral wind being described by media.
- The article positions the Texas primary as a test of media power in politics.
- Vice President Harris’ endorsement of Crockett is noted as a strategic development.
- The column concludes that media coverage may influence candidate perception and voting behavior.
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