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

Democrats are once again caught between choosing an experienced, elder lawmaker over younger, more outspoken members in the race for Oversight ranking member.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett this week announced she’s joining the race for the Democratic party’s top spot on the House Oversight committee. The position is open after the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia late last month.