Rising political star Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) revealed to The Atlantic in a recent profile that she deserved the top Democrat spot on the House Oversight Committee due to her large follower count on social media.

Earlier this year, Crockett began pitching herself for the top Democrat spot on the House Oversight Committee to fellow party members, sending text messages, emails, and hosting conversations on the House floor. The space was awaiting vacancy due to Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA) planning to step aside as he battles a recurrence of esophageal cancer. Crockett lost the pitch, and Democrats eventually voted in Rep. Robert Garcia of…

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