The Texas congresswoman says safety concerns have shaped conversations with Kamala Harris and Senate colleagues as she campaigns statewide. Rep. Jasmine Crockett says former Vice President Kamala Harris personally encouraged her to run for the U.S. Senate, while also stressing the importance of her safety amid a growing climate of political hostility. Source: James Manning - PA Images/Omar Vega Crockett shared the details during an appearance on the Native Land Pod with host Angela Rye. There, she explained that Harris framed the Senate run as a matter of national service.