Texas Democrats gathered this week hoping to energize voters ahead of a crucial election cycle. Instead, one convention speaker delivered a remark that quickly went viral and handed conservatives fresh ammunition in the battle over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
The controversy erupted during a speech defending Texas State Representative James Talarico, a progressive Democrat who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Senator John Cornyn.
While addressing convention attendees, speaker Kendall Scudder Flores attempted to rally support for Talarico and push back against criticism directed at the candidate from conservative voters.
