Jasmine Crockpot: Rep. Crockett Provides Best Recipe for Half-Baked Politics, Keeps Substance off the Menu
A new commentary by Jeff Crouere for Townhall takes aim at what he calls the growing “theater of absurdity” in Washington, using his annual “Turkey of the Year” selection as a sharp lens on American political culture. This year’s pick — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) — serves as a broader symbol of what the piece argues is a political class more focused on viral moments than serious governance.
Rather than treating the “Turkey of the Year” as a throwaway gag, Crouere uses the framework to make a serious point: outrage has become a career strategy, and spectacle now outperforms substance in modern politics. The piece breaks down how lawmakers increasingly rely on inflammatory rhetoric, social media grandstanding, and calculated conflicts to build their personal brands, often at the expense of policy competence and institutional credibility.
The commentary argues that Crockett’s rise reflects a deeper structural problem — a media and political ecosystem that rewards provocation while insulating favored figures from scrutiny. When politicians generate headlines through controversy, they receive attention, donations, and protection from ideological allies, creating a feedback loop that makes performative behavior the safest political strategy.
Crouere’s article also highlights what he frames as a dangerous double standard in political accountability. While some public figures face intense backlash for misstatements or ethical lapses, others are shielded by sympathetic media coverage and partisan loyalty. The result, he argues, is a growing public distrust in both government and journalism.
Beyond personalities, the piece speaks to a national frustration with institutions that seem detached from everyday Americans. It connects this trend to broader voter cynicism, declining faith in Congress, and the sense that politics has become more about entertainment than problem-solving.
The “Turkey of the Year” label functions not just as satire, but as a warning: when politics becomes performance art, the public pays the price. The commentary invites readers to reconsider what they reward with their attention — and whether viral politics is slowly hollowing out the seriousness that governing requires.
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OPTIONAL Q&A:
- What makes your “Turkey of the Year” concept more than just satire — what are you really trying to expose?
- Why do you believe performative outrage has become more valuable in politics than actual legislative results?
- Is the media incentivizing bad behavior by rewarding viral moments over substantive policy discussion?
- Do you see a double standard in how political figures are criticized or protected based on party alignment?
- What does the rise of “clout politics” say about where Congress is headed over the next decade?
- How should voters distinguish between lawmakers who are effective and those who are simply loud?
- Is there a point where political theater becomes dangerous to democratic norms?
- What does this trend mean for public trust in government and the future of serious governance?
ABOUT JEFF CROUERE…
Jeff Crouere is a popular political analyst, columnist and radio and television personality. Since January of 1999, he has been the host of Ringside Politics, an award-winning radio program in New Orleans dedicated to examining the top issues of the day on the local, state, national and international levels. The radio show airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. CT on WGSO 990-AM, Wgso.com and the “Mixlr” Radio App.
After previously serving as Program Director, in April of 2024, Crouere was named President and General Manager of WGSO Radio, a news/talk station that has been serving the Greater New Orleans area for 78 years.
The television version of Ringside Politics airs nationally on Saturdays at Noon CT on Real America’s Voice TV Network, which can be seen on Pluto Channel 240, Dish Network Channel 219, the Roku Channel, all the platforms associated with the America’s Voice app, as well as Americas Voice. News and Samsung TV Plus Channel 1029.
On his programs, Crouere offers listeners political debate, commentary, and analysis. He explores critical issues from every point of view with a wide variety of interesting callers. In his 25 years on the radio, he has taken over 100,000 phone calls from listeners in every state in the nation.
Crouere has also interviewed 25,000 guests representing all political viewpoints discussing a wide variety of fascinating topics. These guests have included politicians such as former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Mike Pence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Vice President Dan Quayle, the late U.S. Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, among many others. His guests have also included scientists, doctors, reporters, community activists, authors, celebrities, musicians, economists, and business leaders, as well as plenty of other contributors who have helped make his show so successful.
He is the author of America’s Last Chance and writes regular political analysis columns and editorials for a select number of print and on-line publications, including The Hayride.com, Townhall.com, Canada Free Press, the Bogalusa Daily News, ResisttheMainstream.com and the Crowley Post-Signal.
Every two months, Crouere hosts a local version of “Politically Incorrect” at the Quarter View Restaurant in Metairie called Politics with a Punch which includes a panel of comedians, politicians, media personalities, and news makers.
He has held many leadership positions in the Louisiana Republican Party, including Deputy Chairman and Executive Director. In March of 2009, he founded the Northshore Tea Party, which has sponsored over a dozen popular citizen rallies attracting presidential candidates like Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as well as over 10,000 attendees.
As a commentator and analyst, Crouere has been interviewed for his perspective by the Washington Post, the New York Times and national cable television networks such as Fox News, Newsmax, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNBC, and MSNBC.
He provides regular commentaries on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and on www.Crouere.net
To schedule an interview with Crouere, email Bookings@SpecialGuests.com or call / text 512-966-0983
Cancel culture, political culture, culture club. Every culture in America is corrupt right now. Class culture is corrupted by classless behavior from people seeking a viral culture that puts them out in front. It’s a culture of look at me, look at my food, look at how viral I can be. Culture sample size proves unequivocally that Jasmine Crockett leads the pack in a culture of opportunists in Congress. The culture facilitated by AOC and Crocket is the new American culture for those unwilling to stand up against it.
