Liberal radio host Stephanie Miller recently stirred controversy when she was filmed kissing the feet of Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The video shows Miller bending down to plant a kiss on Crockett’s sneakers, then asking, “Senator, can you confirm that I just kissed your sneakers?” To which Crockett responded, “This is true!” Miller went on to proclaim Crockett as the “future senator of the great state of Texas,” expressing her nostalgia for Senator Ted Cruz, saying, “I’m going to miss Ted Cruz so much… He’s still likable.”
Miller took to social media, sharing her moment by posting photos and boasting, “Why, yes I DID kiss the sneakers of @JasmineForUS and I DO worship the ground she walks on! And she was LOVELY about it!” The spectacle raises eyebrows about the lengths some will go to show devotion to political figures, especially in the current polarized climate.
Rep. Crockett has been in the spotlight lately, contemplating a run for the Senate. She has carved out a national profile through controversial remarks and disputes with well-known figures, including President Donald Trump, who recently taunted her about her intelligence. In an interview, Crockett confirmed she is “seriously weighing” a Senate bid, intending to invest heavily in polling to gauge her chances. She stated, “I am seriously weighing it, to the extent that I’m about to spend a lot of money to get data.”
The congresswoman acknowledged the difficulty of achieving name recognition in Texas, especially with its early primary schedule and expensive campaigns. “I don’t think that we have the luxury… of actually doing what we normally do, which — we spend about $100 million to get someone’s name ID up,” she said. She viewed this as merely “first base” in the electoral process.
Crockett also shared her skepticism regarding a Democrat’s ability to defeat John Cornyn in a general election. “I’m going to be flat out with you and tell you that I don’t think that there’s a Democrat that can take out Cornyn,” she remarked. The urgency around her decision appears heightened, as she noted, “For me, I would be making a very last-minute decision because it’s not just about winning the primary. You gotta win the general.”
Amplifying her profile further are her series of provocative statements drawing backlash. She has made comparisons between ICE raids and “slave patrols,” argued that crime does not define someone as a criminal, and made inflammatory comments regarding a victim of illegal immigration. Her outbursts have led to significant criticism, especially in the context of her incendiary labeling of conservative activist Charlie Kirk following a tragedy.
In another notable exchange, Trump challenged her and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to an IQ test battle, deriding them as “low IQ.” Crockett responded by asserting that Trump perpetuates negative stereotypes about women of color, saying, “Let me be clear. I have a lot more education than he does.” Despite the provocation, Crockett declined to participate in the proposed IQ test.
This incident underscores the state of modern political engagement, where theatrics can overshadow substantive discussions. Miller’s adoration of Crockett has raised questions about the role of celebrity within political circles, highlighting how such displays can both bolster and complicate the careers of public figures. The unfolding narrative paints a portrait of a political landscape where devotion can take on extreme forms, capturing public attention amid a backdrop of divisive rhetoric and personal feuds.
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