Our work cannot be solely reactive,” Crockett told her colleagues, pitching herself as the most effective messenger among the Democratic hopefuls.

The questions stated before Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died on May 21, after a battle with esophageal cancer: Did congressional Democrats make a mistake when they didn’t choose New York

Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has sparked discussion after her response to a question during an interview about the Democratic Party's 2026 midterm playbook focused heavily on "communication and education" rather than specific policy initiatives.