TEXAS — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico was welcomed with robust applause at the Black Caucus meeting during the Texas Democratic Party convention.
He acknowledged strains with Black voters who supported his primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, and one Houston Democrat emphasized there is still work to be done.
“There is good news: We can earn the Black vote — not assume it, not expect it, but earn it,” said state Rep. Jolanda Jones, D-Houston.
Talarico alluded to the struggles and success of Black Texans in his headliner speech.
“Barbara Jordan felt that spirit of Texas in her
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