Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Texas Redistricting, FBI Involvement, and Political Games

Texas Redistricting and Quorum Breaks

• 🎯 Texas Senate committee advanced the state's redistricting map on a party-line vote.
• 🏛️ The Texas Attorney General launched an investigation into a PAC assisting Democratic lawmakers who left the state to deny a quorum.
• ⚖️ Rep. Crockett expresses no concern about efforts to expel Democrats, citing a 2021 precedent where the Texas Supreme Court deemed quorum breaks political issues outside their jurisdiction.
• 📜 She believes the Texas Constitution allows for quorum breaks and doubts the current Supreme Court will appease the governor by interfering.

FBI Involvement and Political Allegations

• ⚠️ Rep. Crockett finds FBI involvement in hunting down Texas lawmakers "absolutely concerning", stating it's a state issue and the FBI should focus on national security.
• 🍊 She criticizes Senator John Cornin for allegedly doing the bidding of a "corrupt president" (referred to as "the orange orangutang"), which she finds out of character for him.
• 💰 Regarding accusations of bribery against fleeing Democrats, Crockett points to the Texas Attorney General's own legal troubles, stating he knows about taking money improperly.
• 🤝 She clarifies that Democrats are allowed to take donations for advocacy when not in regular session, as per Texas law.

Political Tactics and Democracy

• 🎭 Crockett characterizes MAGA tactics as putting on a "show," like expelling officials or "grabbing people off the streets."
• muddy playbook, stating Democrats refuse to be anyone's doormat and will "get in the mud" to fight for democracy.
• 🗣️ She dismisses criticism from Republicans about Democrats fleeing to other states, highlighting hypocrisy regarding the US House recess over Epstein files and Congressman Kelly's bill against mid-decade redistricting.

Personal Criticism and Motivation

• 📰 Crockett addresses a New York Post headline calling her a "no-show boss from hell," viewing it as a sign of her arrival and impact.
• 🎤 She dismisses the accusations as slander and nonsense, noting her extensive service at both state and federal levels.
• ✊ Crockett acknowledges the scrutiny faced by women, especially young Black women, in politics but uses criticism as motivation to continue her advocacy for the American people.