Texas GOP rep predicts heavy Democratic presence in state ahead of 2020

Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) pointed out the presence of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in the state and his district earlier this month, predicting that the campaign arm will pour money into Texas in 2020.

"They are active. There are eight DCCC staffers — that’s the Democratic congressional political arm — eight of them in Austin right now. Probably half of those targeting Texas 21,” Roy told an audience at a campaign meet-and-greet fundraiser put on by the Republican Women of Kerr County earlier this month in audio obtained by The Hill.

“Do you know how many we have from the NRCC? Zero," he continued, referring to the National Republican Congressional Committee, the GOP's counterpart to the DCCC. "They are motivated, they are organized, and they are going to pour money into Texas because they believe if they can stick a stake in the heart of Texas, they can stick a stake in the heart of conservatism and limited government and their socialist dreams can come true."

The comments were made during his opening remarks to the group.

Democrats have paid closer attention to Texas in recent years in hopes of making inroads in the state, which has long been dominated by Republicans. The move comes after the DCCC scored a couple of key wins in the Lone Star State in 2018, ousting former GOP Reps. Pete Sessions and John Culberson.

Democrats were also enthused by former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rouke's (D) statewide performance against Sen. Ted Cruz (R), in which he lost by only roughly 2 points.

The DCCC is targeting six Texas seats ahead of 2020, including the 21st District, which is held by Roy.



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