Democrats’ “Rising Star” Raises Alarms as Jasmine Crockett Launches Texas Senate Bid

Democrats may believe they have found a new star, but Jasmine Crockett’s late entry into the Texas Senate race is already raising serious questions about judgment, credibility, and electability.

Crockett, a sitting congresswoman, announced her campaign with emotional rhetoric and dramatic flair, insisting her candidacy was “never about me.” Yet her public record tells a very different story—one filled with inflammatory remarks, questionable claims, and ideological positions that appear far removed from mainstream Texas voters.

Despite proclaiming her love for Texas, Crockett previously described the state as “deplorable,” lumping it together with Florida as a breeding ground for “nonsense bills.” That language alone is likely to alienate millions of Texans before the campaign has even begun.

Her controversies do not stop there. Crockett has repeatedly made eyebrow-raising statements about crime, arguing that committing a crime does not make someone a criminal, and suggesting that “mindset” matters more than actions. She has also promoted the demonstrably false claim that white supremacists are responsible for 80 percent of violent crime in America—a statistic with no factual basis.

Adding to the concern, Crockett has openly entertained racially based tax policies, discussing whether Black Americans should be exempt from paying taxes for a period of time as a form of reparations. While she later acknowledged complications with such ideas, the remarks reinforced perceptions of extreme ideological thinking rather than serious policymaking.

Crockett has also faced credibility issues in the media. Most notably, she was caught falsely suggesting that Republicans accepted donations from Jeffrey Epstein. When pressed to correct the record, she blamed rushed research and claimed her team had merely “Googled” the information—hardly a reassuring explanation from someone seeking higher office.

Her public persona has further drawn criticism due to frequent changes in tone and accent while speaking at rallies, prompting comparisons to Kamala Harris and fueling skepticism about authenticity.

Perhaps most damaging for a statewide race in Texas was Crockett’s admission that she does not need Trump voters to win. In a state where nearly six million people voted for Donald Trump, dismissing such a large voting bloc suggests either political miscalculation or ideological indifference to broad-based representation.

Despite all of this, mainstream media outlets such as CNN and MSNBC have enthusiastically promoted Crockett as a Democratic “star,” even suggesting her candidacy forced other contenders out of the race. Critics argue this reflects a broader media pattern: elevating ideological alignment over electoral viability.

Political analysts note that Crockett’s rise says less about her appeal and more about the Democratic Party’s internal direction. Once a big-tent coalition, the party increasingly appears driven by activist rhetoric and media amplification rather than pragmatic governance—especially troubling in a state like Texas.

As the campaign unfolds, Crockett’s Senate bid is shaping up not as a strength for Democrats, but as a potential liability. Her record, rhetoric, and refusal to moderate positions raise a simple question voters will ultimately answer:

Is Jasmine Crockett a serious contender—or a symbol of how disconnected national Democrats have become from everyday Americans?

For now, one thing is certain: calling her a “star” does not make it so.