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Crockett Shakes Up TX Senate Race, Cost-of-Living Pain Spikes, Supreme Court Boost for Trump

2025-12-09 Entertainment
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Roland S. Martin
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Crockett Jumps Texas Senate Race Amid Affordability Crisis and SCOTUS Power Debate

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches a pragmatic, long-shot Texas Senate bid focused on economic justice, while the Supreme Court signals potential for massive power expansion in favor of Donald Trump.

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  • Jasmine Crockett announced her US Senate campaign in Texas, arguing the current political moment demands a bigger voice focused on economic survival versus partisan stagnation.
  • Analysts confirmed the national "affordability crisis"—driven by housing, food, energy, healthcare, and childcare—is the defining economic anxiety, superseding tariff debates.
  • Supreme Court conservatives indicated they were ready to overturn long-standing precedent in Trump v. Slaughter, potentially granting the President unilateral power to fire leaders of independent agencies.
  • Extreme dangers of police overreach were detailed via the ongoing $30 million lawsuit against the LAPD concerning a veteran assaulted after invoking his rights.

This broadcast structures Crockett's aggressive mobilization strategy for Texas against existing Republican dominance, while offering critical analysis of the systemic economic pain felt across communities. Furthermore, the panel warned sharply of the implications of a potential Supreme Court decision that could effectively dismantle governmental checks and balances, urging proactive resistance through education and political action.

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12.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crockett Shakes Up TX Senate Race, Cost-of-Living Pain Spikes, Supreme Court Boost for Trump Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is jumping into the Texas Senate race and filing right up against the deadline. The affordability crisis is squeezing everybody, impacting housing, food, child care, health care, and energy. Pennsylvania just became the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, banning discrimination based on hair texture and race-based hairstyles in work and schools. Talk radio host Kathy Barnette says legislation to protect hair is "stupid." She'll be here to explain her position. The Supreme Court heard a significant case on presidential power today, with the conservative majority looking ready to hand the "convict in chief" a major win. A Black pastor blasts those who voted for Trump, calling out some of his congregants. The man who kneeled on George Floyd's neck wants a new trial. And Louisiana cops are caught on video violently dragging a wheelchair-bound man to the ground. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@ronrow3207 2025-12-09

Come on Black Folks!!! We got ONE we need to get behhind!!! Lets vote our numbers and we will get our Sister to the US Senate!!!

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@Mary-l1b5v 2025-12-09

8 wish her the best.She deserves to be the next Texas Senator🎉

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@brucecalhoun5051 2025-12-09

Congratulations Senator !! 👑👈🏽👀🥳🎉🎊🌷💪🏼🇺🇸👏🏽👏🏽

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@AdeMrWolf 2025-12-09

Let’s go Jasmine!!

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@MrUrthe1 2025-12-09

From US Senate to the Presidency, Jasmine Crockett, u got my vote, Beautiful Black Woman, the BBW! For the People!

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@EarlKa-nowpasikow-gg8ws 2025-12-09

Jasmine Crockett is your next President. vote her in as President. she speaks the truth for youy all. Hitting the nail on the head.

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@rippleeffect8311 2025-12-09

I'm moving to Texas.

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@thetransformationcollectiv8317 2025-12-09

Watch the voting machines and Elon Musk.

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@aliciathornwell_realtor 2025-12-09

Donate to Jasmine Crockett’s campaign. Give what you can. No donation is too small.

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@ClintonJHurd 2025-12-09

Love Pop up New. WONDERFUL

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