Former Democrat Mulls Run Against Henry Cuellar

Politico: “Republicans may have found a formidable candidate to help them grow their footprint in South Texas: a former Democrat who switched parties on national television.”

“Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, the top elected official in the county, is considering a run against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in his border district, which has swung hard to the right over the past eight years. Republican recruiters believe his profile could help the party expand its gains with Latino voters.”