Texas Democrats run away from Biden as Left threatens centrists
Many Texas Democrats are distancing themselves from President Joe Biden as centrist and liberal candidates alike contest the first primary elections of the 2022 midterm cycle.
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Many Texas Democrats are distancing themselves from President Joe Biden as centrist and liberal candidates alike contest the first primary elections of the 2022 midterm cycle.
Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.
Casar has impressive progressive endorsements, from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. But he also is tied to some of Austin’s most progressive policies which have attracted powerful enemies and turned off some moderate Democrats.
The number of competitive House districts is dropping, as both Republicans and Democrats use redistricting to draw themselves into safe seats.
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