Shades of blue in Texas? Bombastic liberal Dem Jasmine Crockett is exploring a run for the US Senate. After success addressing ‘affordability’ issues, far left progressives are hopeful in the 2026 mid-term elections. Polls, perceived majority vulnerabilities and progressive posturing in Texas, NY and across the country. Friday morning’s biggest news stories, and perspective on what they mean, for 11-14-25