Former Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, now a Texas congressional candidate, says he’s willing to reach across the aisle — and then came the insults.
In an appearance on Newsmax, a news organization known for its conservative-leaning coverage of politics, this weekend, Teixeira called out the nation’s failing public schools and signaled he’s open to working with Democrats—so long as their priorities align with strengthening his vision for America.
“I’ve played on teams in my entire life, and we need to understand what the common goal is,” Teixeira said, via Newsmax . “If Democrats, if their common goal is truly to make America stronger, to help American families, I think there are people we can work with.”
But for those whose goal is to destroy America and its cities, “we’re goi

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