Talarico’s Interview Fiasco Sparks $2.5M Surge as Crockett Pushes Experience Edge

Feb 21, 2026

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Senate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview controversy, campaign says – Houston Public Media

Early voting is underway in Texas’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary as Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico ramp up efforts in a tight contest that now includes a national media flashpoint.

The race jumped into national headlines this week after a scheduled interview between Talarico and late-night host Stephen Colbert was pulled from its p…

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