Democratic Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett has categorically stated that she has no plans to run for the presidency of the United States.
Known for her fiery rhetoric and unapologetic criticism of Republicans, Crockett has emerged as a prominent figure in the political landscape. Her controversial remarks, including a derogatory nickname for Texas Governor Greg Abbott, have drawn both attention and criticism.
According to the Daily Caller, during an appearance on "Inside Texas Politics," host Jason Whitely brought up the fact that Crockett's name has been mentioned in 2028 presidential polls. In response, Crockett firmly stated, "No."
When asked about her reaction to her name appearing in the polls, Crockett suggested that people have found a way to connect with her. She said, "I think that people just have found a way to connect with me."
Crockett went on to discuss the evolution of her public perception, from being seen as a voice for the black community to being recognized by a broader audience.
She said, "And I think, you know, there was a point in which people in the party well, within parties, not within our specific party felt like, Oh, shes black and shes proud, so only black people will listen to her. And then its like, Well, wait a minute, maybe just liberals will listen to her. And now its become clear as I have been out in various cities throughout this country where Ive had Republicans walk up to me and tell me how much they like me.
Crockett's claim of gaining support from Republicans was met with skepticism by Whitely, who responded, "No, you haven't. Are you serious?" Despite his disbelief, Crockett maintained her stance, insisting that he would "be surprised."
As the conversation shifted towards the 2026 elections, Whitely inquired about Crockett's "aspirations" for "something bigger." Crockett, however, reiterated her lack of presidential ambitions, expressing her commitment to helping the Democrats regain control of the House in 2026 and the White House in 2028. She said, Ultimately, wherever we get with the nominee, I wanna support in any way that I can. So Im gonna do my part. But, you know what, I dont know that politics is really my place. Its a different life.
Crockett also spoke about the challenges she faces as a public figure, including death threats and security concerns. She claimed that these threats have come from various sources, including President Donald Trump, who has publicly criticized her, calling her a low-IQ person and ridiculing the idea of her leading the Democratic Party.
Despite these challenges, Crockett expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve, stating, And I will continue to serve so long as the people of Texas 30 give me this opportunity. She also acknowledged that her "authentic" personality might hinder her chances of winning the presidency, a sentiment she expressed during a previous episode of Inside Texas Politics.
A recent poll by AtlasIntel revealed that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is currently leading the field of potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates, with 31.5% of Democrats selecting him as their favorite.
Democratic New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ranked second with 19.4%, followed by former Vice President Kamala Harris at 16.6%.
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