As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirms she's spoken with would-be opponents about the race.

Crockett said earlier this week she will make a "special announcement" in Dallas at 4:30 p.m. Monday, 90 minutes before the state's deadline for candidates to file their campaign paperwork.

"I cannot confirm what I will be announcing," Crockett, who represents most of Dallas in Congress, told CBS News on Thursday.

But she acknowledged calling some of the current candidates in the race last Sunday to discuss polling that she had received and to answer any questions they might have.

Crockett, 44, has amassed a national following and fundraising base after less than four years in Congress, fueled esp

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