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In a recent SiriusXM town hall hosted by Urban View’s Clay Cane and Reecie Colbert, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta addressed the Democratic Party’s future as it gazes toward the 2028 elections. Staying true to her forthright style, Rep. Crockett laid bare the uncomfortable truths regarding the Democratic donor class.
Extracted from the SiriusXM Urban View transcript:
REP. JASMINE CROCKETT: There’s a palpable fear among party members concerning the primary process—specifically, the hesitation to support a woman. Historically, every time we’ve backed a woman, we’ve faced defeat. That fear is entirely understandable; the desire to win is strong. Consequently, many are inclined to seek out the “safest white male candidate.” I’m just being straightforward here.
CLAY CANE, HOST: We’re hearing from callers echoing that sentiment…
REP. JASMINE CROCKETT: Absolutely, for real.
CLAY CANE, HOST: It seems a white man is the preferred choice. Our callers are indicating as much.
REP. JASMINE CROCKETT: Yes, indeed. To clarify, when we discuss these candidates, I can tell you that I received a call from a donor who indicated that all the big donors are rallying behind a particular candidate. And, believe me, it’s neither a Black candidate nor a woman. So, the choice has been made. When I say “they,” I mean the same donors who likely influenced opinions about Joe Biden and shaped the narrative. That’s the “they” I’m referring to.
It’s only natural for Democrats to feel apprehensive. They have previously nominated two of the most qualified female candidates in U.S. history, only to see them lose to a man whose capabilities are as questionable as his treatment of women. This track record understandably leads to a preference for what some consider a “safe” choice.
However, history has shown that when the Democratic donor class supersedes the preferences of primary voters, the consequences can be dire—as evidenced by the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
As Rep. Crockett astutely points out, the ultimate power lies with Democratic voters, who should not allow the whims of a select few donors to dictate the party’s direction.
