Democratic firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced Dec. 8 she will run for the Senate in Texas, according to her website, complicating matters for a party that hasn't claimed a statewide win in over 35 years.

The Dallas lawmaker's bid sets off a competitive primary with state Rep. James Talarico , who like Crockett is regarded as a rising star for Democrats. A prolific fundraiser, Crockett soared to national prominence with her quippy cable news responses while hitting back at Republican colleagues like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in congressional hearings. A video on Crockett's campaign site opens with President Donald Trump repeatedly insulting her.

Democrats have thrown themselves into an intraparty debate about the electability of both Crockett and Talarico among Texas vote

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