House Democrats are scrambling to contain their Maureen Galindo problem
Summary
House Democrats are trying to stop Maureen Galindo, a Texas Democratic candidate, who made controversial statements about imprisoning American Zionists. A political group linked to Republicans is spending a lot to support her, causing concern among Democrats who want to back her opponent Johnny Garcia.Key Facts
- Maureen Galindo said she would turn an ICE facility into a prison for American Zionists if elected.
- Democrats accuse a Republican-linked PAC of spending nearly $600,000 to boost Galindo’s campaign.
- Galindo finished first in the Democratic primary and is now in a runoff against Johnny Garcia.
- Several Democratic leaders and groups, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and AIPAC, have condemned Galindo’s remarks and support Garcia instead.
- Democrats plan to spend money and resources to help Garcia win the runoff.
- Galindo also proposed trying American candidates who take Israeli money for treason, a statement criticized as antisemitic.
- The Congressional Leadership Fund, aligned with Republicans, has not confirmed if it supports Galindo’s campaign spending.
- Democratic leaders have made private appeals for donations to support Garcia against Galindo.
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