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politics7 days ago•2 min saved

Progressive Aisha Wahab Edges Hernandez to Win Swalwell Seat in CA Special Election

California state Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election to fill former Representative Eric Swalwell's seat, leading fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez as results showed about 53% to 47% with 95% counted. Backed by the California Democratic Party and progressive groups, Wahab will serve the remainder of Swalwell's term and faces Hernandez again in November for a full term in a newly redrawn district; Wahab highlighted her journey from foster care to Congress and the district's history-making vote for the first Afghan American in Congress.

via Roll Call|

#afghan-american #california #congress

politics12 days ago•5 min saved

Jeffries ducks Medicare-for-All stance, spurring progressive outcry

On NBC's Meet the Press, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged endorsing Medicare for All and suggested Democrats should first fix the health-care system before building a broader plan, prompting swift backlash from progressives who argue the party broadly backs Medicare for All and from critics who say his stance could hurt left-leaning momentum.

via New York Post|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #hakeem-jeffries #medicare-for-all

politics15 days ago•8 min saved

Sanders defends selective endorsements after Wisconsin setback

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he has limited resources and can’t endorse every candidate, defending his selective backing as Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary; the outcome drew criticism from progressives who argued endorsements and fundraising could have changed the race, while Sanders highlighted other wins and said Our Revolution is not involved with him—illustrating ongoing tensions over strategy and electability within the progressive movement.

via Politico|

#bernie-sanders #endorsements #francesca-hong

politics17 days ago•8 min saved

Establishment edges out progressives in Wisconsin as Tuesday primaries reshape the map

Democrats in Wisconsin rallied behind establishment pick David Crowley to narrowly defeat Francesca Hong for governor, signaling late consolidation and concern over Hong’s electability in a general election; in Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated moderate Rep. Angie Craig for the Senate nomination, while Connecticut saw Luke Bronin unseating veteran Rep. John Larson, signaling a generational shift. Wisconsin’s 3rd District also moved toward establishment-backed Rebecca Cooke, defeating a progressive rival. Across the map, several Trump-endorsed candidates underperformed in GOP contests, underscoring ongoing tensions between the party’s progressive flank and its establishment in battleground elections.

via CNN|

#democrats #elections #politics

politics17 days ago•5 min saved

Progressive Wing Faces Wisconsin Test as Minnesota Secures Key Primary Wins

Minnesota delivered clear progressive wins, with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination in the open U.S. Senate race and Rep. Ilhan Omar winning another Democratic primary in the Twin Cities area. In Wisconsin, the governor’s race remains too close to call as Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, advances in a highly watched primary, pushing a platform of higher wages, paid leave, and a pause on new AI data centers amid scrutiny of older posts. The results collectively test the durability of the progressive surge in two pivotal battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

via foxnews.com|

#midterms #minnesota #politics

politicselections17 days ago•49 min saved

Democratic Moderates and Progressives Face Off in Key Primary Night Across Wisconsin and Minnesota

Live updates show Democrats battling a moderates-vs-progressives split across several races: in Wisconsin, democratic socialist Francesca Hong challenges incumbent Gov. David Crowley; in Minnesota, moderate Rep. Angie Craig faces progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for the U.S. Senate; plus Alabama’s redrawn districts and South Carolina’s GOP primary to replace Lindsey Graham — where Trump endorses his sister Darline Graham — along with Vermont and Connecticut races that test the party’s trajectory.

via AP News|

#democrats #minnesota #politicselections

america-actually18 days ago•46 min saved

Progressives Pivot from Woke 1 to a Broad, affordability-forward message

Progressives are backing off the 2020-era 'Woke 1' framing and shifting to an affordability-focused, universal message that blends a class critique with social equity. The strategy aims to widen Democratic appeal, reflect changing voter priorities, and test party unity and credibility in key races like Wisconsin and Michigan as the left recalibrates its approach for 2026 and beyond.

via vox.com|

#affordability #america-actually #aoc

politics18 days ago•10 min saved

Wisconsin primary could propel a progressive bid, but national leaders stay on the sideline

In Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, front-runner Francesca Hong is banking on a progressive win but has drawn few national endorsements from leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who say they’re focused on Congress. Critics question her electability and past social-media posts; Hong’s supporters frame the race as a test for the progressive movement ahead of 2028, with unity tours planned after the primary and a general-election challenge against a Trump-backed Republican looming.

via Politico|

#democratic-primary #endorsements #francesca-hong

politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Clinton urges unity: progressives must back mainstream Dems amid GOP 'communist' framing

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Democratic Party must bridge its establishment and progressive wings, noting that when progressives lose they often don’t back the nominee. She warned that Republican attacks branding Democrats as 'communist' or 'socialist' could be effective and urged moderates and Haley Stevens supporters to rally behind the eventual nominee, citing Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary as an example of why unity is needed to win general elections.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #democratic-party #hillary-clinton

politics23 days ago•8 min saved

Stevens Loss Illuminates Dem Establishment's Populist Challenge

Stevens’ narrow Michigan Senate primary loss to progressive Abdul El-Sayed underscores a broader Democratic pattern: establishment-backed centrists struggle to connect with a rising populist base, especially when tied to corporate PAC money and traditional campaigning. The piece argues polls misled supporters, internal coordination fractures hindered Stevens, and other races show potential shifts toward more populist-forward candidates, suggesting the party may need to recalibrate to win working-class and Black voters and avoid vote-splitting in tight contests.

via HuffPost|

#centrism #democrats #michigan

politics23 days ago•5 min saved

El-Sayed clinches Michigan Senate nomination, signaling a progressive shift for Democrats

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, narrowly defeating Haley Stevens and advancing to a November race against Republican Mike Rogers. The victory underscores a rising progressive current within the party and comes amid massive outside spending and endorsements from Bernie Sanders, even as Stevens had establishment backing. If elected, El-Sayed could become Michigan’s first Muslim senator. The result highlights ongoing debates within Democrats about direction and turnout in a battleground state.

via The Guardian|

#abdul-el-sayed #democratic-primary #michigan

politics24 days ago•2 min saved

Progressive challenger ousts Michigan incumbent in key primary

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D‑Mich.) fell to Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney in Michigan’s 13th District, as progressives notch another primary win this cycle. McKinney was backed by Justice Democrats and other progressive lawmakers, while Thanedar drew criticism for his impeachment push. With the district safely Democratic, McKinney is expected to coast to victory in November.

via Politico|

#democrats #elections-2026 #michigan

politics24 days ago•31 min saved

Michigan Senate tightens as progressives clash with moderates; Lawrence wins MI-07 swing seat

In Michigan, the Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is tighter than expected, underscoring a fight over the party’s direction as early results roll in; meanwhile Sunrise Movement’s William Lawrence won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary after two moderates split the vote, giving Republicans a preferred opponent in November. Mallory McMorrow endorsed El-Sayed to help unify the party, and early data show El-Sayed performing best in wealthier, educated counties while Stevens leads in working-class areas, highlighting a broader national clash between progressives and moderates ahead of the general election.

via Politico|

#democrats #elections #michigan

politics24 days ago•30 min saved

Lawrence’s Michigan primary win sets up swing district showdown against Barrett

Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary after two moderates split the vote, teeing up a general election against GOP Rep. Tom Barrett and highlighting the ongoing clash between progressive and moderate wings in a pivotal swing district; the night also featured broader scrutiny of Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.

via Politico|

#michigan #politics #primary

politics25 days ago•2 min saved

Michigan Senate Primary: Progressives Push Dems Toward a New Path

Michigan voters pick a pivotal Democratic Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Haley Stevens, with more than $40 million in outside spending and pro-Israel groups shaping the race, as Democrats seek to retake the chamber by facing Republican Mike Rogers; the contest is part of a broader set of primaries testing the party's direction, including actions in Missouri and Washington state.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #michigan #politics