Bowen Yang, a former star of “Saturday Night Live,” recently joined his co-host Matt Rogers on the “Las Culturistas” podcast to express skepticism about the viability of Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign in Texas. During a lively segment where Rogers aimed to address cultural topics, he criticized what he perceived as self-serving behavior from politicians, specifically targeting Democratic figures, including Crockett.
In a candid moment, Rogers urged listeners not to financially support Crockett’s campaign, stating, “Don’t waste your money sending to Jasmine Crockett. Do not do it.” Yang echoed this sentiment, reflecting on his own past misjudgment in funding a different political candidate, Sara Gideon, saying, “It’s hard enough to come by.” Rogers further elaborated that Crockett, whom he described as being “too well-defined” as a politician, would struggle in a statewide or national election. He pointed out the challenges facing candidates, citing Beto O’Rourke’s previous failed bid as evidence that Crockett would likely not succeed either.
As the discussion unfolded, the hosts also reminisced about their previous support for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, which Yang admitted he now regrets, while Rogers maintained the perspective that they were simply striving for a win. The conversation also touched on California Governor Gavin Newsom, with Rogers expressing discontent with Newsom’s chances at the presidential level, humorously suggesting Newsom should focus on more practical matters, like support for vocal surgery.
This commentary from Yang and Rogers underscores a growing sentiment among some political commentators regarding the efficacy and appeal of certain candidates like Rep. Jasmine Crockett, as well as broader concerns about the trajectory of Democratic campaigns. It reflects the complex landscape of contemporary politics, where perceptions of candidate viability are increasingly scrutinized by both fans and critics.