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Jasmine Crockett teases big announcement on next move
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she has a big announcement coming, setting off chatter about a book or TV deal, a return to the courtroom or even long-shot moves involving her old House seat.
The Dallas congresswoman is at a career crossroads after losing the Democratic primary for Senate to state Rep. James Talarico of Austin.
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Crockett told The Dallas Morning News that while she is reviewing a mix of options, next week’s reveal on a national TV program will cover the closing stages of her time on Capitol Hill.
“There’s going to be something that I’m going to do for my last few months in Congress,” Crockett said.
She declined to provide further clues about the announcement or specify which TV program will host it.
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Crockett has seen drama around previous decisions.
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She mused publicly about a possible Senate run for weeks before the mid-December filing deadline, waiting until the last day to officially jump in.
Her move scrambled several primary contests, forcing prominent North Texas candidates to reshuffle their plans.
Crockett came with a national profile and passionate base of supporters. She pitched herself as a plain-speaking, authentic advocate who had proven herself in rhetorical combat with Republicans.
She fell short against Talarico, who ran a sharp campaign blending policy with religious faith and talking up his ability to win general election support from disillusioned conservatives.
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He’s now waiting to take on either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton after their May 26 GOP runoff.
What’s ahead?
Crockett’s primary loss has spawned intense interest in what she will do when her term ends in January.
Crockett said she expects a book deal and return to practicing law will be in the mix after she leaves Congress.
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But it’s too early to lock those down, she said, because of rules that bar sitting members of the House from accepting book advances and restrict negotiations for future employment.
She also could seek a cable TV contract, start a podcast or pursue a host of other media-related opportunities.
Viral surge
Her quick rise in Democratic circles was fueled in part by her ability to produce viral moments with blunt criticism of President Donald Trump and other Republicans.
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She used a sizzle reel of Trump insulting her as the background track for her Senate campaign's launch video.
That video just won a Webby award, which recognizes “excellence on the internet” and celebrates online content creators.
Democrats also are looking to Crockett to use her platform to help Talarico in November, appearing together on the trail and reinforcing party unity.
Dallas minister Frederick Haynes III, leader of Friendship-West Baptist Church, is the Democratic nominee for the seat Crockett currently represents in the House.
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Haynes is Crockett’s pastor, which has stirred speculation that he might step aside, allowing party officials to put her on the November ballot instead.
Or, she could run in 2028 for her old seat.
Crockett dismissed all that.
“It's not easy to put yourself out there,” she said. “He ran, he won and we’re in talks making sure he's got all the tools that he needs to make sure that he can serve.”