Controversial Democrat who called for ‘Zionists’ to be imprisoned toppled after backlash
Controversial Texas Democrat accused of antisemitic remarks about imprisoning Zionists faces rival Johnny Garcia in the TX-35 primary runoff.
TL;DR
- Maureen Galindo, a Democratic candidate, lost her primary runoff to Johnny Garcia.
- Galindo drew national criticism for comments suggesting 'American Zionists' be imprisoned.
- Party leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, condemned Galindo's remarks as disqualifying.
- The race was for a newly drawn, red-leaning Texas district.
- Johnny Garcia is described as an old-school Democrat and the more moderate choice.