Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has sparked controversy by suggesting that Democratic Party leaders and donors are preparing to back a white male candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Crockett argued that the party is reacting to perceived setbacks from running diverse candidates, specifically referencing Vice President Kamala Harris' projected loss in 2024. She claims there is a 'fear' within the party about nominating a woman or person of color again, and that a specific white male candidate is already being considered. Crockett's comments have ignited debate about diversity, representation, and strategy within the Democratic Party. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions over race and gender in American political leadership.
Honestly, it’s so frustrating to hear this but not at all surprising. The party keeps talking about reflecting the country’s diversity, but when it comes down to it, they still default to the “safest” (read: status quo) choice. If Dems want to inspire real enthusiasm and represent their base, they need to stop running from progress and actually support diverse candidates instead of sidelining them out of fear.
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Crockett suggests Democrats looking to run 'safest White boy' in 2028, hints at specific candidate
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said during an interview that the Democratic Party was looking to run the "safest White boy" in 2028 after former VP Kamala Harris' 2024 loss.
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Democrats looking for ‘safest white boy’ to run for President in 2028, congresswoman says
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) claimed Democratic donors are coalescing behind a White male candidate for the 2028 presidential race,
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Predicts Democrats Will Favor “Safest White Boy” in 2028
Rep. Jasmine Crockett voiced concerns during a SiriusXM town hall, suggesting that the Democratic party might gravitate towards a white male candidate in the 2028 presidential race due to past election outcomes.
This just goes to show that, no matter how much they preach about diversity and inclusion, both major parties ultimately care more about power and electability than actual principles. Maybe if they focused on protecting individual liberty instead of identity politics, they'd get better results.
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