‘A Latino problem’: National Democrats clash with Andy Beshear over Texas governor’s race
Texas Democrats say Beshear should help close a funding gap as the DGA plans $1 million for Gina Hinojosa’s underdog campaign.
- Texas Democratic members of Congress and Latino leaders are pressuring Democratic Governors Association chair Andy Beshear to increase funding for Gina Hinojosa's gubernatorial race against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
- Hinojosa and allies initially requested $10 million from the Democratic Governors Association, later downgrading to $3 million; the DGA announced plans to contribute only $1 million this week, citing financial constraints and internal polling.
- During a call earlier this week with Latino leaders, tensions escalated as some criticized Beshear's response. Illinois Gov. Pritzker then intervened, personally donating $1.2 million to Hinojosa, essentially doubling the DGA's initial contribution.
- DGA officials defend their strategy by pointing to investments in Arizona and Nevada races. Internal DGA polls show Hinojosa trailing by 5 points, though the campaign's own data suggests the race remains within the margin of error.
- Rep. Veronica Escobar argued that a Hinojosa victory could signal Texas's competitiveness for 2028, given its 40 electoral votes. Latino voter mobilization in this race serves as a critical test for Democratic prospects nationwide.
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Beshear faces backlash from Latino Democrats over Texas governor’s race
Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) is facing an early test of his 2028 presidential ambitions as prominent Texas Democrats accuse him of shortchanging their gubernatorial nominee and failing to engage Latino voters. Beshear is coming under criticism in his capacity as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association for not conducting enough outreach to Latino voters and […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear hoped that he would chair the Association of Democratic Governors during this mid-term election year to raise his profile and expand his contacts to his expected presidential candidacy in 2028.
‘A Latino problem’: National Democrats clash with Andy Beshear over Texas governor’s race
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear hoped being chair of the Democratic Governors Association this midterms year would raise his profile and connections ahead of his expected 2028 run for president. But it’s also created an opening to ramp up pressure on him, with frustrations spilling into the open this week
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