The Democratic House candidates who didn’t win a party committee’s endorsement this week are looking for a silver lining.
Being associated with the Democratic Party might actually be bad in this political climate, they’re arguing.
“It’s almost a badge of honor that D.C. has let us know who their candidate is, who they believe will bend the knee to party leadership and to corporate interests,” said Randy Villegas, who is running to be the Democratic nominee in California’s 22nd District, currently led by Rep. David Valadao.