DSA Surge Upends Resistance-Era Democrats in Primaries
TL;DR
Axios reports that the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and progressive challengers is eroding the cachet of “Resistance 1.0” Democrats who built credibility on impeachment. Several high-profile impeachment figures have lost or faced tough primaries to DSA-aligned rivals, signaling voters want bolder policy agendas beyond opposing Trump, and that impeachment alone is no longer a guaranteed path to victory in 2026, even as some argue it could still play a role if the party gains power.
- The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats Axios
- The ‘Resistance’ Won The Atlantic
- A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries The New York Times
- Opinion | The DSA reaches for the Senate The Washington Post
- Florida Dems scramble to regroup after Nixon upset Politico
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