House Democrats Condemn Texas Candidate Over Remarks on ICE Centers
Several House Democrats publicly distanced themselves from Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo after she posted on social media that ICE detention centers should become prisons for American Zionists. The candidate also stated the facilities would serve as castration centers for pedophiles.
Fox News" Rep. , told Fox News Digital that Galindo "is a moral disgrace who has no business running for, let alone holding, elected office" and said she should withdraw. Rep. " Rep.
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Rep. , condemned the remarks and questioned Republican support for the candidate. "
She faces Johnny Garcia in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, said Galindo "won't make it here" and expressed confidence that voters will support Garcia. A super PAC called Lead Left has spent roughly $900,000 promoting Galindo.
Some House Democrats have accused Republicans of ties to the PAC, though no public proof of Republican control has been presented.
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Maureen Galindo posted on Instagram calling for ICE centers to become prisons for American Zionists.
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Several House Democrats told Fox News Digital they condemn the remarks and distance themselves from Galindo.
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Galindo posted a Facebook video denying she called for Jewish people to be imprisoned.
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Galindo will face Johnny Garcia in the Texas Democratic primary for the 35th district.
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Potential Impact
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Galindo's primary candidacy may face reduced support from Democratic voters and officials.
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Lead Left PAC spending on the race could draw continued scrutiny from party leaders.
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