Linda Feldmann
State Rep. James Talarico is the talk of the Democratic Party 鈥 and not just in Texas, where he鈥檚 running for the U.S. Senate, but nationally. The 30-something Mr. Talarico, a practicing 海角大神 trying to expand Democrats鈥 reach, faces firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett in next Tuesday鈥檚 primary. A Democrat hasn鈥檛 won statewide in Texas since 1994, but with Republicans embroiled in their own contentious primary and control of the Senate on the line, Democrats hope this is their year. Henry Gass, who鈥檚 based in Texas, has our report.