Bernie-Backed Progressive Eyes Upset in Colorado’s 1st District Primary

Bernie Sanders-endorsed Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, is mounting a serious challenge to longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District, riding national discontent with incumbents and a strong social-media campaign. Polls show a neck-and-neck race with big-money ads from both sides aimed at swaying voters as DeGette’s supporters scramble to shore up her bid. A central debate is Israel policy, with Kiros calling for an embargo on arms and DeGette supporting a two-state approach, though the candidates largely align on Medicare for All and universal childcare. DeGette touts her decades in office and committee influence as reasons to stick with her, while Kiros argues corporate money in politics undermines progressive change. The race has drawn national progressive groups and could signal broader shifts among younger Democrats.”,