S.E. Cupp
Role at the time: Political commentator and podcast host
Condemned
Statement summary
Cupp says Crockett's refusal to campaign alongside Talarico weakens his bid and rejects the idea that down-ballot work must exclude the Senate race.
“And the fact that she's not willing to do it, I think it's bad news for that race.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Inside Politics panel on Crockett and Talarico, August 28, 202612:15-12:23 p.m. ET segment
Full Inside Politics transcript containing Crockett's down-ballot answer and panelists' direct responses to whether she should campaign with Talarico.
Why we used this label
Cupp directly faults Crockett's refusal to campaign with Talarico from the perspective of the case's contested conduct.