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Garcia tops Galindo in Texas 35 Democratic runoff after antisemitism controversy
politics1 month ago

Garcia tops Galindo in Texas 35 Democratic runoff after antisemitism controversy

Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Texas 35th Democratic House runoff after Galindo’s antisemitic comments sparked widespread disavowal and outside spending against her. Garcia, backed by the Blue Dog Coalition, emerged as the stronger general-election candidate in a district that leans Republican. The DCCC spent about $35,000 against Galindo and Lead Left PAC contributed significantly to her campaign, though questions about its funding persisted. Garcia will face Republican Carlos De La Cruz in November, a race seen as competitive but helped by De La Cruz’s Trump endorsement in a district won by 55% for Trump in 2024.

via Axios|
#antisemitic-remarks#democratic-primary#johnny-garcia
politics1 month ago

Garcia edges Galindo in Texas runoff amid antisemitism controversy and outside spending

Johnny Garcia, a county sheriff’s deputy backed by national Democrats, defeated Maureen Galindo in the Texas 35th District Democratic runoff after Galindo faced antisemitism allegations and heavy outside spending; Garcia’s victory eases party concerns and sets up a general election matchup against a Trump-backed Republican as Texas Republicans target the district.

via Politico|
#antisemitism-controversy#democratic-runoff#johnny-garcia
politics1 month ago

GOP-linked PAC meddles in Texas Dem primary to boost controversial candidate

A GOP-linked super PAC called Lead Left has spent hundreds of thousands to promote Maureen Galindo in Texas’s 35th District Democratic runoff, aiming to elevate a left-wing candidate who has drawn Democratic condemnation and potentially tilt the race toward a more favorable general-election outcome for Republicans, prompting accusations of outside meddling in primaries.

via Politico|
#gop-interference#johnny-garcia#lead-left
Texas Dem Candidate Faces Backlash Over Zionist Remarks and Antisemitism Claims
politics1 month ago

Texas Dem Candidate Faces Backlash Over Zionist Remarks and Antisemitism Claims

Texas Democratic congressional hopeful Maureen Galindo faced wide condemnation after social media posts in which she vowed to turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a “prison for American Zionists” and stated anti‑Zionist positions, prompting antisemitism accusations from both parties. Galindo denies antisemitism, saying she opposes “Zionist Jews.” The controversy has drawn scrutiny over potential conservative funding via Lead Left PAC and elicited reactions from Democratic leaders and GOP rivals as the TX‑35 primary proceeds.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#lead-left-pac#maureen-galindo