In a bold move, Rep. Jasmine Crockett has thrown her hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate, a decision that has sparked a fiery response from Sen. John Kennedy. He was quick to dismiss Crockett's candidacy as lacking seriousness and being misaligned with the values of Texas voters
According to Fox News, Kennedy expressed his skepticism on "My View with Lara Trump," stating, "They need to tell her that the voices in her head are not real." Crockett's campaign launch was marked by a direct confrontation with President Donald Trump, a figure she has consistently criticized. Her announcement video on X featured her standing firm as past criticisms from Trump played in the background, setting the tone for her campaign.
Crockett's entry into the Senate race underscores the deep political divide within Texas, drawing immediate resistance from Republican circles. Kennedy was forthright in his assessment, arguing that her political platform would fail to connect with the electorate in the Lone Star State. "Im done with the senators sitting around doing nothing while Trump takes your hard-earned money, skims your Social Security, slashes Medicare, and gives tax breaks to billionaires. Im done," Crockett declared during her campaign announcement in Dallas.
Despite Crockett's assertive stance, Kennedy remains unconvinced of her prospects. He labeled her as "wrong on every single issue" and predicted her campaign would falter, leading to her departure from Congress. "I dont want anybody to be in Congress who doesnt want to be here," he remarked, adding, "So, if people are unhappy, you know, dont let the door hit them in the butt on the way out."
Crockett, hailed by her supporters as a rising star within the Democratic Party, is known for her significant social media presence and her candid, often headline-grabbing style. She joins state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary, following the withdrawal of former Dallas Rep. Colin Allred from the race just hours before her announcement.
Kennedy remains steadfast in his belief that the Texas Senate seat will remain under Republican control. "The people of Texas will never embrace her message," he asserted. "I dont know why shes doing this, but you know, hey, you have the right in America to do dumb things if you want to." As the race unfolds, the ideological battle lines are drawn, with Crockett's campaign poised to test the political waters in a state known for its conservative leanings.
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