Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here's What That Means for the Rest of the Country.

"We are less than a month from the start of 2026 primary season, as Texas voters go to the polls on March 3. This is welcome news to the Surge. Early primary coverage feels so distant with its talk of endorsements, "war chests," and other lifeless stats. Now we can cover proper knife fights down the stretch. The prime drama of the week came in Texas' competitive Senate Democratic primary between state Rep. James Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, of Dallas."

"It started when Morgan Thompson, a Texas TikTok personality, said that Talarico had told her privately "that he signed up to run against a mediocre Black man, not a formidable and intelligent Black woman." The Black man in question is former Rep. Colin Allred, who ended his Senate campaign last year and switched to a House race. Allred then posted his own video response in which he endorsed Crockett and trashed Talarico, telling him,"

The United States experienced another unsettled political week. Congress approved funding to keep the government operating but faced impending spending deadlines. Tulsi Gabbard remained absent from public accountability. Local newspapers underwent significant staffing reductions and cuts. The 2026 primary season approaches, with Texas voters casting ballots on March 3. The Texas Democratic Senate primary became the week's focal point when a TikTok personality alleged state Rep. James Talarico disparaged a Black man while praising a Black woman. Former Rep. Colin Allred endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and publicly rebuked Talarico. Talarico called the allegation a mischaracterization.

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