In the last week, three top figures in the Democratic Party’s progressive wing have lent their support to two Texas candidates seeking congressional seats in next week’s Democratic primaries.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex campaigned in San Antonio and Austin last week for Democratic hopefuls Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a San Antonio rally for them Tuesday. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders issued statements backing both progressives.
But the moves by these party leaders had a broader goal beyond trying to add two more progressives to their congressional ranks.
