Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), a lawmaker known for viciously berating her staff, has rhttps://redstate.com/nick-arama/2023/12/04/sheila-jackson-lee-mad-a-big-mistake-about-election-day-and-i-have-questions-n2167136eleased a campaign ad urging voters to head to the polls on the wrong day.
The television advertisement, likely made by the very staff members that Jackson Lee often goes on obscenity-laced rants against, tells voters to head to the polls “on or before December 7.”
The spot shows the wrong date to vote in the runoff (actual date is December 9) https://t.co/TCPiZ16gg1 pic.twitter.com/rF7U2wUrIB
— Medium Buying (@MediumBuying) December 2, 2023
Jackson Lee and her opponent, Texas state Sen. John Whitmire (D) are headed to a runoff election to become the next mayor of deep-blue Houston, Texas.
While the election takes place on December 9, Mediaite has confirmed that Jackson Lee’s latest ad airing on Houston’s television markets tells voters to head to the polls “on or before December 7.”
Jackson Lee and Whitmire advanced to the runoff after defeating 14 other candidates in the general election on November 7. Polling indicates that Whitmire is leading in the runoff.
In her advertisement, the Democrat congresswoman touts her supposed achievements while in Congress and serving on the city council.
“Houston, I’ve spent my entire career fighting for you, from fighting to keep our kids safe from guns when I was on the city council to my days in Congress, fighting to protect women’s reproductive freedom and for funding for our police, schools, and small businesses,” she said in the video. “Now, I’m running to be your mayor. Because if we’re going to bring down crime, fix our streets, and bring good-paying jobs here, then Houston needs a champion who’s ready to fight for what’s right. And I am.”
The ad concludes with a graphic displaying the incorrect runoff election date.
🚨🚨HOUSTONIANS: Sheila Jackson Lee would like to urge you to vote for her on Election Day which according to her, will be held on December 7th as opposed to December 9th, when the actual Mayoral Election will be held. 🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/MuvS0ZIswG
— Merissa Hansen (@merissahansen17) December 2, 2023
In light of the embarrassing mistake, many on social media have expressed concern for Jackson Lee’s staff — as she has a history of screaming and cursing at them for even small mistakes. In October, audio was leaked of the Democrat congresswoman screaming at one staffer that he does not have a “f—ing brain” and shouting several other expletives at him.
Leaked audio obtained by @CurrentRevolt shows Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee berating a staffer: "F**king idiots serve no goddamn purpose … Nobody gives a shit about what you're doing and you ain't doing shit!"
(WARNING: Explicit language) pic.twitter.com/Lzl4AmKhkS
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 21, 2023
“Given Sheila Jackson Lee’s dreadful reputation for how she treats staff, I might request police protection for her ad team,” one user wrote in response to the advertisement mistake.
Given Sheila Jackson Lee's dreadful reputation for how she treats staff, I might request police protection for her ad team. https://t.co/60a22NFxFL
— Tripp Whitbeck (@trippwhitbeck) December 3, 2023
“Any footage of the a-holes ripped? Had to be brutal,” Fox Business host Charles Payne wrote, jokingly asking if there would be more leaked audio of Jackson Lee screaming at staffers for the latest incident.
Any footage of the a-holes ripped? Had to be brutal. https://t.co/VNhYwqRsES
— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) December 3, 2023