The Democratic Party's obsession with identity politics is on full display in Texas, where freshman Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) has become the first senator to endorse Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) in the state's competitive Democratic Senate primary.
The timing of this endorsement is no coincidence – it comes as early voting kicked off Tuesday in Texas, signaling a coordinated effort by the Democratic establishment to prop up Crockett against state Rep. James Talarico in what's shaping up to be a contentious primary battle.
Alsobrooks, one of only two black female senators currently serving, is clearly playing the identity politics playbook that has become the Democrats' go-to strategy when they can't win on policy merits. This endorsement reads like a page straight out of the progressive handbook: elevate candidates based on demographics rather than qualifications or positions that actually benefit Texans.
Another Radical Voice for the Swamp
Crockett has built her brand on being one of the most vocal anti-Trump voices in Congress, spending more time creating viral social media moments and attacking Republicans than actually legislating for her constituents. Now she's attempting to leverage that progressive celebrity status into a Senate seat in a state that's been trending more conservative.
The question Texas voters should be asking themselves is simple: Do they want another partisan attack dog in Washington, or do they want someone who will actually fight for Texas interests? With Trump's agenda moving full steam ahead and delivering real results for Americans, the last thing Texas needs is another obstructionist Democrat in the Senate.
This early endorsement from Alsobrooks suggests the Democratic establishment is worried about Crockett's chances against Talarico, who may be seen as the more moderate option. But let's be honest – in today's Democratic Party, 'moderate' is a relative term.
As President Trump continues to implement his America First agenda and deliver on his promises to secure the border and revive American energy dominance, will Texas voters really choose to send another radical leftist to Washington to stand in his way?