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"Democracy Is in Free Fall." Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says It's Time to Fight Fire With Fire - All In - MS NOW
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins MS NOW to discuss Texas redistricting, GOP-led gerrymandering efforts, and why she believes Democrats must stop “playing nice” while voting rights and representation are under attack.
Drawing on her years fighting redistricting battles in Texas, Crockett breaks down how aggressive map changes, Supreme Court rulings, and coordinated political strategies are reshaping democracy in real time. She discusses the impact on Black and Latino representation, the growing frustration among voters, and why many Americans feel Democrats are not fighting hard enough in this moment.
Crockett also explains why she supports using “every tool in the toolbox” to push back against extreme political tactics and what it means to “fight fire with fire” when democratic norms continue to erode.
“This is exactly what happens when democracies are in free fall.”
The conversation centers on voting rights, political power, and what it will take to fight back ahead of the next election cycle. - Aired on 05/13/2026.
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Not only is she willing to speak out, but she speaks for me and for so many of us! 
