Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett has been called out by a former colleague over a list of endorsements her PAC released — and the language was blunt. Susan Wild, D-Pa., a former three-term congresswoman, posted online that Crockett had snubbed James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, by leaving him off her Feuling Individual Rights Everywhere (FIRE) PAC’s endorsement list.
“F— her. That’s all I can say.”
Wild added that her statement “has nothing to do with blind loyalty to Dems. It has everything to do with her being a narcissistic drama queen who has used her platform (such as it is) only to advance herself. Karma will suck.”
Crockett responded with her own fire, telling Wild and others to “Keep receipts” and accusing critics of acting like “corny groupies.” She also pushed back against the criticism, saying, “I’ll be happy when people either give a damn about FACTS or news media goes back to the news instead of deciding to ride the tabloid lane. NOW FOR THE 1000th time maybe write an article about KEN F*in PAXTON.”
The Endorsement List That Set Off The Fight
Crockett’s PAC endorsed 14 candidates, all state or local figures since the PAC’s focus is mostly on smaller races. Talarico, who beat Crockett in the party’s Senate primary earlier this year, was not among them. Neither was Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
The omission of Talarico stung because the race was close. Crockett lost to Talarico by a margin of 52.4% to 46.2%. After the election, Crockett endorsed Talarico the day after results were finalized, writing: “This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee. Texas is primed to turn blue, and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track.”
She added that she was “committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”
The PAC’s Record And Its Limits
Crockett’s FIRE PAC has raised only $144,960. That modest total has not stopped her from making headlines, though the PAC’s influence is limited to state and local races.
The PAC’s focus on smaller races means its endorsements carry less weight nationally. But the snub of Talarico still landed, and Wild made sure Crockett knew it.
Crockett’s History Of Controversy
Wild’s attack is not the first time Crockett has faced pushback over her words. She previously drew scrutiny for calling Gov. Greg Abbott, who is permanently in a wheelchair, “Governor Hot Wheels.” She also described Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., as having a “beach-blond, bad-built, butch body.”
Crockett described MAGA Latino voters as having a “slave mentality.” Most recently, she entered Chris Brown into the congressional record, honoring his musical legacy despite his history of violence against women.
Those comments have followed Crockett through her political career, and Wild’s post now adds to the pile. The PAC’s endorsement list, with Talarico notably absent, gave her a new target.
The Response From Crockett
Crockett’s response was quick and pointed. She dismissed her critics as “corny” and told them to “keep receipts,” a request for proof of her claims. She also pushed back against the idea that the criticism was about party loyalty, arguing that the media should stick to reporting rather than chasing tabloid stories.
Her final line, asking for an article about Ken Paxton, suggested she believes the criticism is misplaced. She framed her own behavior as justified and the criticism as shallow.
The exchange shows a pattern of conflict within the Democratic Party. Crockett has a habit of saying things that offend colleagues, and Wild’s post is the latest example of someone pushing back. Crockett’s response suggests she sees the criticism as unfair, but the words she has spoken in the past are still on the record.
| Race | Candidate | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Senate Primary | James Talarico | Won |
| Senate Nomination | James Talarico | Won |
| PAC Endorsement | James Talarico | Absent |
| PAC Endorsement | Gina Hinojosa | Absent |
The PAC’s limited funds mean it cannot buy influence beyond state and local races. That is likely to remain Crockett’s position going forward, even as she faces criticism for her endorsements and her words.
The snub of Talarico has become the defining moment of the PAC’s first major endorsement cycle. Crockett’s critics will remember it, and so will her supporters. The fight is far from over, and Crockett has shown she is willing to engage.
Where the paper stands
The paper backs neither side’s attack and instead backs fair dealing between colleagues and respect for voters, since both Crockett and Wild have treated their disagreement as a personal feud rather than an issue voters should weigh. The paper does not back any candidate or party, and it judges each case against its own standards of individual freedom, support for small business, and no concentrations of power.
The feud between Crockett and Wild shows a pattern of conflict within the Democratic Party, and the paper has covered Crockett’s history of offensive remarks before, including her insults directed at Abbott, Greene, MAGA Latino voters, and her insertion of Chris Brown into the congressional record. The PAC’s limited funds and narrow focus on state and local races mean it cannot buy influence beyond those races, yet the snub of Talarico still landed and Wild made sure Crockett knew it.
Voters should watch for candidates who treat political disagreements as personal feuds rather than issues worth weighing, and for candidates whose words offend colleagues and the public without consequence.
Source material: “‘F— her’: Jasmine Crockett torched by ex-Dem colleague over who she left off endorsement list,” Fox News.
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