Crockett Criticized by Ex-Colleague Over Endorsement Choices

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing criticism from a former Democratic colleague, ex-Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, for omitting James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, from her campaign PAC’s list of endorsements. Talarico, who ran against Crockett in the Democratic primary for the Senate nomination, was not among the 14 candidates supported by Crockett’s Feuling Individual Rights Everywhere (FIRE) PAC.

Wild, who served three terms in Congress, suggested Crockett’s decision reflected personal animosity rather than a strategic focus on strengthening the Democratic party in Texas. “F— her. That’s all I can say. And that statement has nothing to do with blind loyalty to Dems,” Wild posted on X. “It has everything to do with her being a narcissistic drama queen who has used her platform (such as it is) only to advance herself. Karma will suck.”

This is not the first time Crockett has been the subject of controversy. The progressive congresswoman has previously drawn scrutiny for remarks, including calling Gov. Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, “Governor Hot Wheels,” describing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., as having a “beach-blond, bad-built, butch body,” and characterizing the mentality of some Latino MAGA voters as a “slave mentality.” More recently, Crockett was criticized for honoring musician Chris Brown in the congressional record, despite his history of violence against women.

Crockett responded to the criticism, labeling those commenting as “corny” and suggesting the media should focus on other political figures, such as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, instead of engaging in “tabloid lane” reporting. She noted that she had congratulated Talarico on his primary victory on March 14, the day after the results were finalized. Talarico defeated Crockett with 52.4% of the vote to her 46.2%.

“This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee,” Crockett stated in a post on March 15. “Texas is primed to turn blue, and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track. With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win. I’m committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”

The FIRE PAC, which has raised $144,960, primarily supports local and state candidates. The 14 candidates endorsed by the PAC are all in state or local races, and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa was also absent from the list. Representatives for Crockett did not immediately respond to requests for comment.