State Rep. James Talarico forcefully pushed back Monday night against allegations from former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, as a simmering feud erupted into a public fight over race and the future of the Texas Democratic Party.

Jasmine Crockett is a two-term member of Congress and former state representative running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. She is well-known for her outspoken stance on issues. She is a progressive who said she's connecting with Texans across the state, in cities and the rural parts of Texas.

DALLAS — Democratic state Rep. James Talarico used a national television appearance Monday to trace the roots of his politics, defend his legislative record and argue he can win the race for Senate by building a broad coalition.

Crockett called a recent independent poll showing her trailing fellow Democrat James Talarico by eight percentage points "deeply flawed."