Staff Reports
In the latest episode of “Politicians Say the Darndest Things,” Jasmine Crockett, proud holder of the biggest self-inflated ego in Congress, has announced her grand ambition to ascend to the Senate. Apparently, being just a simple representative isn’t enough for Ms. Crockett. She needs a bigger bullhorn to shout from, and what better place than the Senate in Texas, where a Democrat hasn’t had a seat since the early ’90s, when email was just beginning to become popular?
In what can only be described as an ego-fueled campaign ad, Jasmine skips any mention of what she plans to do for the people of Texas. Instead, she graces us with soundbites of Donald Trump calling her a “piece of trash.” It’s certainly a bold strategy to run a campaign based on what one’s opponents think; after all, why bother with policies when you can just ride the wave of political snark?
Crockett claims she’s got what it takes to be the Democrats’ shining new star, yet her grasp of policy specifics seems as nebulous as a cloudy Texas sky. From vague ideas about reparations that would rather deal with abstractions of tax credits than actual solutions, Jasmine seems to be living proof that sometimes, talk is all you get in politics.
The ever-charming Don Lemon, from his perch in the cable news circus, sings Jasmine’s praises along with his other colorful caricatures of political ambition. But what’s really happening here is a disconnect that no amount of CNN airtime can bridge. Political strategists might want Jasmine Crockett to be the next big thing, but average Joes outside the cable news bubble have little interest in these made-for-television personalities.
Despite her lofty career goals, Crockett already seems to have a bit of high-flying trouble back home. Tucked away in her legislative efforts, she’s tried to give the aviation industry a preferential twist that has little to do with pilot competence. Sneaking DEI initiatives into the FAA’s budget might sound progressive, but when safety is at 30,000 feet, it’s not something that average citizens want toyed with, no matter how much she might hope it quietly slips under the radar.
Jasmine Crockett’s leap from the House to the Senate is yet another attempt at political theater, with little behind the scenes besides her larger-than-life ego. Her campaign might offer some comedic relief, but as Texans head to the polls, they might find the joke’s already old.
