Ex-Rep. Susan Wild attacks Jasmine Crockett after PAC endorsement list omits James Talarico
Former Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) criticised Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) in a profane post on X after Crockett's FIRE PAC endorsement list left out Texas Senate nominee James Talarico. Crockett replied to critics, and the two right-leaning outlets covering it differ on what the list includes.
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The story, neutrally told
Former Rep. Susan Wild, a Pennsylvania Democrat, posted a profane attack on Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, on X after Crockett's FIRE PAC released an endorsement list that did not include James Talarico. Fox NewsR “Former Rep. Susan Wild unleashed a profane tirade against Jasmine Crockett after the Texas Democrat's FIRE PAC endorsement list omitted James Talarico.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR ““F*** her. That’s all I can say,” Wild said, sharing the endorsement list.” Read at Breitbart ↗ Talarico is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas and beat Crockett in the March primary, 52.4% to 46.2%, according to Fox News. Fox NewsR “Crockett, who lost to Talarico in a race decided 52.4% to 46.2%” Read at Fox News ↗ Wild said her comment was not about "blind loyalty" to Democrats but about Crockett being a "narcissistic drama queen" who uses their platform to advance themself, and added, "Karma will suck." Fox NewsR “It has everything to do with her being a narcissistic drama queen who has used her platform (such as it is) only to advance herself. Karma will suck.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “she claimed that statement had nothing to do with “blind loyalty” to Democrats but to Crockett personally” Read at Breitbart ↗
Fox News reports the list named 14 candidates, all state or local, and that the PAC has raised only $144,960; gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa was also absent. Fox NewsR “All of the 14 candidates listed on the post highlighted by Wild are state or local candidates.”“Crockett’s FIRE PAC has raised only $144,960 and mostly focuses on smaller races.” Read at Fox News ↗ Breitbart says commenters split, with some agreeing with Wild and others saying the list simply covers downballot races, and that the PAC's website lists some higher-office candidates, including Xavier Becerra for California governor and Colin Allred for U.S. Congress in Texas. BreitbartR “others asserted that the list simply reflects downballot races and leaves off big races.”“FIRE PAC’s website currently does list bigger office candidates like Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) for U.S. Congress in California” Read at Breitbart ↗ Crockett replied to Wild and others, saying they had congratulated Talarico after the primary and telling critics to "Keep receipts." Fox NewsR “Crockett posted her own reply to Wild and others, noting that she had personally extended congratulations to Talarico after he beat her earlier this year in the March primary.” Read at Fox News ↗
Fox News says Crockett endorsed Talarico the day after the primary; Breitbart says Crockett has avoided saying whether they will campaign for Talarico and has questioned whether Democrats can flip Texas. Fox NewsR “did endorse Talarico the day after the election after results were finalized.” Read at Fox News ↗ BreitbartR “has largely avoided answering whether she would campaign for Talarico” Read at Breitbart ↗ Fox News said Crockett's representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Fox NewsR “Representatives for Crockett did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.” Read at Fox News ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets lead with Wild's profane post and treat it as a new controversy for Crockett. Fox adds context on Crockett's past remarks and the PAC's small fundraising; Breitbart adds Crockett's earlier doubts about Talarico's chances.
- Emphasis
- Wild's insults and Crockett's record of controversial statements; Breitbart also reports the endorsements on the PAC website and commenters' mixed reactions.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet quotes Wild beyond the X post or includes comment from Crockett's office. Fox does not mention the PAC website's higher-office listings. Breitbart does not mention Crockett's statement endorsing Talarico after the primary.
- Charged language
- “torched”“unleashed a profane tirade”“Far-left”“narcissistic drama queen”
What every side reports
- Susan Wild posted "F*** her" about Jasmine Crockett on X after the FIRE PAC list came out.
- James Talarico beat Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary and is not on the list.
- Wild called Crockett a "narcissistic drama queen" and said "Karma will suck."
Where accounts differ
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What the FIRE PAC endorsements cover
- Right
- Fox News says all 14 listed candidates are state or local; Breitbart says the list covers local offices but the PAC website also lists higher-office candidates such as Becerra and Allred.
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Whether Crockett has backed Talarico
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- Fox News quotes Crockett's statement endorsing Talarico the day after the primary; Breitbart stresses that Crockett has avoided saying whether they will campaign for Talarico.
Susan Wild person
Wild says the list shows Crockett advancing themself over the party, and that the remark is not about blind party loyalty.
“And that statement has nothing to do with blind loyalty to Dems,” — Fox News
Jasmine Crockett person
Crockett told critics they had congratulated Talarico and urged media to cover Ken Paxton instead; earlier they said the best help for Talarico was their runoff endorsements.
“Y’all are corny! Keep receipts.” — Fox News
“The best thing that I can do for James Talarico isn’t me standing on a stage with him,”” — Breitbart
James Talarico person
Talarico is the Democratic Senate nominee left off the list; the coverage quotes no statement from them.
“Talarico, who beat Crockett in the party’s Senate primary earlier this year, was not among 14 candidates” — Fox News
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‘F--- her’: Jasmine Crockett torched by ex-Dem colleague over who she left off endorsement list
Critical Presents Wild's attack as a backlash against Crockett, with a list of Crockett's past controversies, while including Crockett's reply and endorsement statement.
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Critical Casts Crockett as self-promoting and evasive on Talarico, while noting the PAC website lists some larger races.
- 30 Sep 01:00 First Fox NewsR ‘F--- her’: Jasmine Crockett torched by ex-Dem colleague over who she left off endorsement list
- 30 Sep 16:27 +15h 27m BreitbartR Former Democrat Lawmaker Says 'F***' Jasmine Crockett: 'Narcissistic Drama Queen' Only Promoting Herself
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