"We're calling it the 'Organize Everywhere' tour," Martin told ABC13. "It's a simple premise that if we're going to win throughout this country and get back into power, we have to organize everywhere. We're visiting red states, purple states, and blue states on this tour. And Texas really is the future of the Democratic Party. This is such a critical battleground state as we move forward in the 2026 elections -- of course, the 28 election cycle and beyond."

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But you don't have to go on hypotheticals, he has a long history in Minnesota, and supporting candidates voters want translated to wins.

It's not even that overtly progressive, he just knows it's easiest to win if voters already like the candidate and policy. And voters like charismatic candidates with progressive policy stances.