During an interview with CNN’s Laura Coates, Crockett praised Mamdani’s campaign style, saying the Democratic Party could learn from his approach to communication and grassroots engagement.

“Listen, I don’t know that he needs my advice. He has been a master, and frankly, he could do a masterclass for all Democrats on communication,” Crockett said.

Crockett pointed to Mamdani’s ability to connect with everyday people and his focus on working-class issues.

“Whether you’re talking about speaking with passion and heart and just talking to the working class, not worried about the billionaires, they’re gonna be fine — in fact, the better that the working class does, the better they do,” she said. “That means that they’ve got the employees that they need to make the profits that they needed. And ultimately we are the ones that spend the money.”

Mamdani campaigned on policies to address New York’s affordability crisis, proposing higher taxes on millionaires, billionaires, and corporations to fund free child care, government-run grocery stores, and a citywide rent freeze. Crockett said Mamdani’s populist messaging is what resonated with voters.

“I don’t think he needs me,” Crockett said. “What I think is that our party needs to learn from Mamdani.”

The Texas congresswoman suggested Democrats organize and communicate more broadly to reach voters beyond their traditional base.

“They need to learn about organizing people on all levels. They need learn to talk to everyone and not just those double Ds or triple Ds, which are the people that always come out. They need to not necessarily give up on anybody. They need go to places that they aren’t used to seeing Democrats.”