Democrats trying to gain House seats in Texas stare down a possible Sanders nomination
Democrats are focusing on health care again as they try to pick up more House seats in a rapidly changing Texas.
Fletcher fielded constituent questions about affording pricey medicine that's more effective than alternatives — but not covered by insurance. as members seek reelection this year. In Texas, primaries in the next week's Super Tuesday will start to set the field in swing races that will help to determine which party controls the House next year.
Three of the battleground seats stretch either into or near Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city. Its suburbs, like parts of Fletcher's district that have grown more diverse, younger and better educated, embody traditionally Republican pockets of the country where Democrats made gains in 2018 and hope to further cut into GOP power this year.
In the 22nd District, more than a dozen Republican hopefuls aim to succeed Olson. If no candidate gets a majority of the vote in the primaries, runoffs will take place in May. In interviews with CNBC, Hunt and Siegel aligned on most key issues. They both want to repeal and replace Obamacare, and back selling insurance across state lines and increasing price transparency to cut health care costs. The Republicans support Trump's border wall and lower taxes.
Hunt told them he did not vote because he was serving overseas. Asked about his plan for the district, he said he would defend the energy industry "tooth and nail." After an extended back-and-forth, the voters ultimately said they would support him in the primary.The fossil fuel industry plays an enormous role in Houston's economy. Texas produces more oil and natural gas than any other state.
The congresswoman, for her part, has opposed bans on fracking and offshore drilling. Fletcher has also argued against the Green New Deal. She told CNBC she understands and cares about the energy economy and making sure Houston "stays the energy capital of the world."
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