Primary Meddling’s Bipartisan Turn

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Primary Meddling’s Bipartisan Turn

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.