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Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff. Did it fuel her rise?

JL;DR SUMMARY Maureen Galindo, a little-known candidate in a South Texas congressional district primary, has sparked significant controversy due to her history of antisemitic remarks. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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ZionismDemocratic PrimariesCampaign RhetoricRepublican InfluenceMaureen GalindoJohnny GarciaLead Left PacTexas Congressional RaceGreg Casar

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San Antonio, Texas, United States
"When Maureen Galindo finished first in a crowded Democratic primary for a newly redrawn South Texas congressional district in March, the result surprised even seasoned observers of San Antonio politics."
Texas, United States
"Taylor noted that the GOP would only be promoting Galindo because the party wants Democrats to nominate the worst candidate possible, backing up the notion that her views are not appealing to voters."
Israel
"With voters set to decide the Democratic nomination Tuesday, as Galindo faces off with sheriffs deputy Johnny Garcia, local officials and political observers are grappling with how a little-known candidate with a history of inflammatory remarks about Israel and Jews has come within striking distance of a seat in Congress."

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