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

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday became the latest Democrat to enter the increasingly crowded race to become ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. Why it matters: The 44-year-old's entry adds fuel to an already heated inter-generational battle over who should lead Democrats on key committees.

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