Is Jasmine Crockett Risking the Texas Senate for Democrats

Dec 12, 2025

Nomiki Konst, a progressive political strategist known for her sharp insights into Democratic strategies, joins the discussion about Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid in Texas. She boldly critiques the Democratic primary chaos and questions the party's reliance on costly consultant-driven campaigns instead of building grassroots support. They delve into the implications of Ken Paxton's scandals for Democrats and whether Crockett's pro-Israel ties might spark backlash. Ultimately, the conversation raises critical questions about electability and the path forward for Democrats in Texas.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Money Spent On Ads Beats Local Organizing

Democrats keep treating Texas as a fundraising spectacle instead of building permanent party infrastructure.
Nomiki Konst argues investing in local organizers and state parties would beat repeated expensive Senate bids.

INSIGHT

Paxton's Scandals Open A Narrow Window

Jasmine Crockett's entry changes dynamics because Texas Republicans are vulnerable and scandals matter.
Konst notes Ken Paxton's scandals create a narrow path for Democrats if they nominate the right candidate.

INSIGHT

AIPAC Ties Could Roil Progressive Voters

Crockett's pro-Israel/AIPAC ties are a liability in a Gaza-era Democratic primary.
Konst warns photos and past trips to Israel are fueling progressive backlash online.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Is Jasmine Crockett about to hand Texas’s Senate seat back to Republicans on a silver platter? On this explosive episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, political strategist and progressive firebrand Nomiki Konst pulls zero punches on the chaotic Democratic primary in Texas. Why Colin Allred suddenly bailed, whether Jasmine Crockett’s viral sass and pro-Israel record will sink her with the base, if James Talerico is secretly just as progressive as she is, how Ken Paxton’s mountain of scandals could accidentally open the door, and why Democrats keep dumping hundreds of millions into the same “white whale” state while refusing to build a real party on the ground. From Cornyn’s sexist attack ads to the consultant class getting rich off failure, nothing is off limits. Who wins the Texas Senate race if Crockett actually becomes the nominee — Democrats or Republicans? Drop your prediction in the comments. Tara's latest:https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/trump-hates-socialismexcept-whenFor more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribeLatest from the Red Letter:https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/inside-the-dojs-quiet-admission-thehttps://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-gop-women-leading-the-mutinyhttps://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/george-santos-believes-george-santosTo support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #TexasSenate #JasmineCrockett #TexasPolitics #Democrats #Election2026 #PoliticalScandal #TexasDemocrats #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Is Jasmine Crockett Risking the Texas Senate for Democrats? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 01:10 Nomiki Konst joins the Tara Palmeri Show 02:30 Jasmine Crockett jumps into Texas Senate race 04:10 Democrats’ 30-year Texas drought 06:20 Why Dems keep dumping $100M into Texas 08:40 Crockett’s pro-Israel baggage blowing up online 10:30 Colin Allred’s “stench of loss” problem 12:10 Cornyn’s new attack ad calls Crockett “dangerous” 14:00 Immigration politics actually hit different on the border 16:20 Money nightmare: consultants vs boots on the ground 18:30 Crockett’s AIPAC problem in a Gaza-era primary 20:40 Is Talarico secretly just as progressive as Crockett? 22:10 GOP consultant: “If Crockett wins primary, Texas is off the table” 24:30 Can Crockett actually talk affordability with voters? 26:15 Jasmine’s Senate makeover: turtleneck & pearls era 29:10 Should Dems finally invest in Texas infrastructure or walk away? 31:40 Texas could flip after 30 years… or secede 33:20 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices