Epic: Wesley Hunt Shuts Down Crockett’s Race Bait
Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt responded to Democrat Jasmine Crockett's claim that voter ID laws are akin to a poll tax. He emphasized that his family, which is Black, possesses the necessary identification to vote, countering the narrative of voter suppression. Hunt argued that the days of poll taxes and Jim Crow laws are over and that the current voter ID laws are widely supported by Americans.
- ▪Wesley Hunt criticized Jasmine Crockett's comparison of voter ID laws to a poll tax.
- ▪He stated that every member of his Black family has the necessary ID to vote.
- ▪Recent surveys show overwhelming support among Americans for voter ID laws.
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Epic: Wesley Hunt Shuts Down Crockett’s Race Bait By Ward Clark | 2:10 PM on May 22, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt. (Credit: Wesley Hunt official website.) Republican Representative Wesley Hunt (TX-38) is an up-and-coming Republican politico. He's a West Point graduate, served as an Army officer, and he's sharp as a tack, and he's adept at handling the media. I've interviewed him, and he is impressive.
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