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

U.S. Rep. Crockett’s candidacy presents an opportunity for a generational shift in House Democratic leadership. Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep.

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.