Primary Meddling’s Bipartisan Turn
Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.
TL;DR
- Republican-backed PACs are involved in Democratic primaries with mixed results.
- Maureen Galindo, who advanced to the Democratic runoff for Texas’ 35th Congressional District, had a history of antisemitic comments.
- National and local Democrats condemned Galindo's candidacy.
- The DCCC supported Galindo's runoff opponent.
- Lead Left PAC spent over $1 million to promote Galindo, using ads that framed her as a candidate who would oppose Trump and ICE.