The Democratic Party’s search for viable statewide candidates in Texas has hit rock bottom—and then grabbed a shovel. After years of spectacular failures trying to turn the Lone Star State blue, you’d think party leaders would reconsider their strategy of running progressive firebrands in a state that values tradition, common sense, and conservative principles. Instead, they’ve doubled down on the very approach that has left them wandering the political wilderness for nearly three decades. (You have to hand it to them—they’re persistent.)

The latest example of this political masochism came Monday when the party cleared the field for their newest Senate hopeful—someone whose reputation for theatrical outbursts and radical positions makes even seasoned Democrats reach for the antacids. The scramble began after Colin Allred dropped out of the race, citing concerns about a “bruising Democratic primary” that would hurt party unity. What emerged from this political vacuum speaks volumes about how disconnected Democrats have become from mainstream Texas values.

From ‘Fox News’:

Conservative leaders and commentators on X mocked progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, for launching a last-minute Senate campaign in red Texas, with one saying she is “about to learn the hard way that most Texans are very different.” After months of speculation whether she would enter the race, Crockett announced her bid on Monday. In a launch speech to supporters in Dallas, she framed her candidacy as a move to stand up against President Donald Trump. Her announcement came hours after Democratic candidate former Rep. Colin Allred announced he would be dropping out of the race, citing concern over keeping the party united instead of a messy primary battle.

A Gift to Republicans

The response from Texas conservatives was immediate and devastating. Governor Greg Abbott couldn’t contain his glee, posting that he’s “looking forward to watching the circus—and KEEPING the US Senate seat red.” The governor wasn’t holding back—and honestly, why should he? His most surgical observation came next: “Jasmine Crockett about to learn the hard way that most Texans are very different from her district, her base & her values. The Texas political cemetery is filled with blow hards like her who have no idea what it’s like to run statewide.”

Even more telling was the Republican Party’s official response, which simply stated: “Low-IQ Jasmine Crockett is officially running in Texas for U.S. Senate. This is really who the Democrats are clearing the field for.” Conservative commentator Matt Walsh found himself in the unusual position of agreeing with Crockett’s campaign launch video—a 42-second compilation of Trump calling her “low IQ” while she stares awkwardly at the camera. (Yes, really. That was her strategy.) The ad backfired so spectacularly that political observers called it an “absolute EMBARRASSMENT.”

Campaign of Contradictions

Crockett’s entry into the race contradicts her own previous statements about only running if polling showed she could win a general election. Yet here she is, jumping into a race in a state Trump won by 14 points, with political commentator David Freeman predicting she’ll “LOSE by 17% points, a landslide.”

The congresswoman has built her reputation on inflammatory rhetoric, including recent comments suggesting America should deport white supremacists instead of illegal immigrants. (Because that’s definitely what struggling Texas families worry about at the dinner table.)

Her congressional spending records show eye-popping amounts on luxury hotels and “top-tier” limousine services—hardly the image of someone who understands working-class Texans dealing with Biden’s inflation and border chaos. This is the person Democrats think can connect with rural voters?

The Broader Pattern

What makes this political suicide mission even more remarkable is the timing. Republicans are fielding serious candidates like Senator John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Representative Wesley Hunt—all with proven track records and statewide appeal.

Meanwhile, Democrats cleared the field for someone whose main qualification seems to be generating viral moments on social media. Governor Abbott’s prediction that she might end up with “a job on The View” seems less like snark and more like career counseling at this point.

The Democratic establishment’s embrace of Crockett reveals their complete abandonment of even pretending to be moderate. Progressive Representative Ayanna Pressley called her a “relentless fighter” and exactly what “the Senate needs,” apparently oblivious to how such endorsements land in suburban Dallas or rural East Texas.

The Texas Democratic Party chairman insisted Republicans are “shaking in their boots”—which might explain all that laughter coming from GOP headquarters.

Key Takeaways

• Texas Democrats cleared the field for Rep. Jasmine Crockett despite Trump winning the state by 14 points
• Conservative leaders mock Crockett’s Senate bid as an “early Christmas gift” to the GOP
• Crockett’s campaign launch video featuring Trump insults backfired spectacularly
• Gov. Abbott predicts another progressive headstone in Texas’s “political cemetery”

Sources: Fox News, The Post Millennial