Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democratic congresswoman and member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has drawn comparisons to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) due to her confrontational style in congressional hearings and progressive policy positions. This comparison gained traction after a May 2024 House Oversight Committee hearing where Crockett clashed with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) over personal insults about appearance, with Greene mocking Crockett’s “fake eyelashes” and Crockett retaliating with remarks about Greene’s “bleach-blonde bad-built Butch body”. Conservative commentators like Ben Shapiro criticized the exchange as emblematic of performative politics.
### Key Similarities to AOC
– : Both advocate for criminal justice reform, Medicare expansion, abortion rights, and environmental initiatives. Crockett recently introduced bills to address housing shortages and streamline federal rulemaking challenges.
– : Crockett’s viral moments in congressional hearings, including displaying photos of classified documents stored in Trump’s bathroom during impeachment proceedings, echo AOC’s strategy of using visual aids and soundbites.
– : Like AOC, Crockett has become a frequent target of GOP criticism. Shapiro and others frame their rhetoric as divisive, claiming such exchanges “put feminism back a hundred years”.
### Notable Differences
– : Crockett brings a unique resume as a former public defender, civil rights attorney, and Texas state legislator, contrasting with AOC’s background in grassroots organizing.
– : Crockett holds formal leadership positions as Freshman Class Representative and Harris-Walz campaign co-chair, while AOC has focused on committee work and media influence.
Conservative critics argue both prioritize “performative spectacle” over substantive policymaking, but supporters highlight Crockett’s legislative record:
– Authored 11+ bills in 2023–2024, including measures to reduce methane emissions and protect abortion care access
– Voted against the 2023 debt ceiling deal (joined by 45 other Democrats)
– Secured $1.9M for emission-free school buses in her district
The “new AOC” narrative reflects polarized reactions to assertive progressive women in Congress rather than identical political trajectories.
