Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers faced a storm of backlash on social media after they discouraged their listeners from donating to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, branding her a "frontrunner" in Texas despite facing significant opposition.
In a recent episode of the "Las Culturistas" podcast, Rogers stated that he wouldn't waste his money on supporting Crockett, citing her chances of winning a Senate seat as slim. He claimed that Beto O'Rourke's unsuccessful bid had already diminished her prospects, stating she was not well-defined beyond her Texas roots.
Yang seemingly agreed with Rogers' assessment, suggesting that the politician "isn't going to win" in Texas. However, Yang later walked back his comments on Instagram, acknowledging that he should have been more thoughtful and respectful in his words.
The hosts quickly apologized for any offense caused by their comments, expressing admiration for Rep. Crockett's work and promising to be more mindful of their platform. Despite the backlash, some observers saw an opportunity in Crockett's candidacy as a chance for Republicans to target a well-known Democrat with national recognition.
National Republicans, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have been actively courting Crockett into the Senate race, exploiting her name recognition and perceived weakness on the campaign trail. The NRSC has reportedly seeded polls showing Crockett as a frontrunner in order to encourage her entry into the race, which could potentially swing Texas against Democratic control.
The fallout from Yang's and Rogers' comments highlights the sensitivity surrounding politics and election interference. As the 2028 presidential election approaches, some politicians are using their platforms to sow discord among Democratic opponents, further complicating the already challenging landscape of American politics.
In a recent episode of the "Las Culturistas" podcast, Rogers stated that he wouldn't waste his money on supporting Crockett, citing her chances of winning a Senate seat as slim. He claimed that Beto O'Rourke's unsuccessful bid had already diminished her prospects, stating she was not well-defined beyond her Texas roots.
Yang seemingly agreed with Rogers' assessment, suggesting that the politician "isn't going to win" in Texas. However, Yang later walked back his comments on Instagram, acknowledging that he should have been more thoughtful and respectful in his words.
The hosts quickly apologized for any offense caused by their comments, expressing admiration for Rep. Crockett's work and promising to be more mindful of their platform. Despite the backlash, some observers saw an opportunity in Crockett's candidacy as a chance for Republicans to target a well-known Democrat with national recognition.
National Republicans, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have been actively courting Crockett into the Senate race, exploiting her name recognition and perceived weakness on the campaign trail. The NRSC has reportedly seeded polls showing Crockett as a frontrunner in order to encourage her entry into the race, which could potentially swing Texas against Democratic control.
The fallout from Yang's and Rogers' comments highlights the sensitivity surrounding politics and election interference. As the 2028 presidential election approaches, some politicians are using their platforms to sow discord among Democratic opponents, further complicating the already challenging landscape of American politics.
. I mean, I get it, they were just trying to have a conversation about politics, but come on... they gotta apologize and show some respect for Rep. Crockett's work 
. It's not like they meant to offend anyone, but now it's all over social media and everyone's having a fit 
. I'm actually kinda curious though, what made them think she wasn't gonna win? Didn't they watch the 2022 midterms? 
Anyway, this whole thing just highlights how polarized we are as a country right now... and it's only getting crazier from here 
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IT'S ONE THING TO BE CRITICIAL OF SOMEONE'S POLICIES, BUT ANOTHER TO DOWNPLAY HER PROSPECTS LIKE THAT. YANG WAS RIGHT TO BACK TRACK HIS COMMENTS AND APOLOGIZE, THOUGH - AT LEAST HE SHOWED THAT HE CAN TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS WORDS! 
didn't they think about how people would react?
and now she's being courted by Republicans because of their own sabotage... ugh, politics is so complicated 
Maybe they're just trying to keep it real and honest about her chances of winning.
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It seems kinda weird for them to say that out loud when they're trying to promote their own podcast. Yang did try to correct himself online tho, so I guess he wasn't too serious about it in the first place. Either way, it's a good reminder to think before you speak, especially when politics is involved 
It's like we're more interested in tearing each other down than lifting each other up. And Rep. Crockett, poor thing, just gets caught in the crossfire 
. And then we wonder why people get upset when we try to control the narrative? It's like, can't we just take a step back and listen to each other's perspectives without judgment? 
. But at the end of the day, isn't that just a reflection of our own internal struggles? Can we find a way to rise above all this noise and really engage with each other in a meaningful way? 
she seems like a great person and does amazing work but these two comedians totally lowkey ruined her chances with those hurtful comments 
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers should've been more careful with their words, it's 2025 already, let's all be more mature about this 
it's not her fault she's not well-known outside of texas, everyone starts somewhere 
i mean i get that reps need donors but seriously come on Bowen and Matt, what were you thinking? 
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she's already getting a lot of hate from both sides 
like shouldn't ppl just focus on her actual policies instead of tearing her down?