Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) Refuses To Rule Out Senate Run As New York Progressives Sweep Primary Victories

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York

The Democratic Socialists of America‘s shocking wins in New York‘s primaries not only solidified its growing power among the Democratic base but also fueled speculation that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could mount a successful run for higher office. Two DSA-aligned candidates, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, took down incumbent Democrats Tuesday night []

DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future

Socialists on the march: The Democratic Socials of America topple another Democratic incumbent, this time in Colorado, and eye national expansion

Graham Platner, avowed Israel critic, drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

The exit upends one of Democrats' most closely watched Senate races, as the party now rapidly moves to select a replacement to face Susan Collins

Two women are at the center of New York’s next big political test

Two progressive women of color and democratic socialists are vying to win New York City-based seats on Tuesday in hotly contested races that progressive Democrats are looking toward to shape the trajectory of their party. Their bids come eight years after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was elected to Congress in a shocking upset victory over a []

Oyo APC says National Assembly candidates’ list remains unchanged

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reaffirmed that its list of candidates for the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections remains unchanged, saying the names are those approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) following the party’s primary elections. The party said the names of [] The post Oyo APC says National Assembly candidates’ list remains unchanged appeared first on Vanguard News.

New York primaries spur progressive calls for Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Schumer

Progressives are hearing new calls for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his seat in 2028 after democratic socialist candidates won victories in Democratic primaries last week. It sets up a difficult decision for Ocasio-Cortez. Many see her as the progressive most able to succeed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in...

Another Blow to Democratic Establishment As Melat Kiros Unseats 30-Year Incumbent in Colorado

Another Blow to Democratic Establishment As Melat Kiros Unseats 30-Year Incumbent in Colorado Mark Brody Thu, 07/02/2026 - 01:25

29-year-old takes on 15-term incumbent...

29-year-old takes on 15-term incumbent... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Socialists hope to build on wins in Colorado primaries...

Zohran Mamdani is Rattling the Capitalist Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani has taken on establishment Democrats across New York primaries – and won with candidates that are anti-ICE and critical of Israel. On Novara Live, Barry Malone says it’s “huge” that candidates to the left of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could win places in congress.

I’ve Seen What Socialism Did To Venezuela And NYC Is Next

This week, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won the Democratic nominations for three New York congressional seats. These deep blue seats are now poised to be held by three individuals who not only hold terrible policy positions but also actively despise the nation they seek to represent. Take “Democratic” nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier, who ...

NEW POLL: Maine Senate Race in Dead Heat

Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is trailing her opponent in a new poll—but by an encouragingly slim margin. Democrats need to net four additional seats in order to gain control of the Senate. On Monday, the New York Times released a poll alongside the Portland Press Herald and Siena in which Democrat Senate nominee Graham...

Can DSA Really Win Red America?

Les Leopold “I think a democratic socialist can get elected anywhere across the country for any position.” — Zohran Mamdani, June 28, 2026 These are heady days for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Its leading lights, Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are on a winning streak—first winning office themselves and then helping propel successful congressional []

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson

The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she's emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state. The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson appeared first on The Intercept.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has telling response to JD Vance's election prediction

Earlier this week JD Vance said he expects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to secure the Democratic nomination for the 2028 election. The New York Congresswoman had a telling response when asked about the Vice President's comments

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

Some Thoughts on a Possible Big Primary Upset(s) in Colorado

We’ve got more primaries coming up tomorrow night, specifically in the state of Colorado. I must confess that it was...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets fresh presidential odds as J.D. Vance predicts she’ll be the Democratic Party’s nominee

Vice President J.D. Vance says he believes New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will emerge as the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominee, even as prediction markets continue to place California Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of her. Vance made the remarks during a recent interview, reigniting speculation over the Democratic presidential primary as progressive Democrats continue to...

Vance says that AOC will be leading Democratic candidate for president in 2028

Vice president JD Vance said that he believes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., will lead the field of Democratic presidential candidates in 2028. “I think it’s got to be AOC. I know that’s probably conventional wisdom,” Vance said in a wide-ranging interview on the “The Michael Knowles Show” released on Tuesday. Knowles countered that the conventional []...Click to read more

This Nebraska Senate Candidate Is Running As an Independent. His Donors Are Anything But.

This Nebraska Senate Candidate Is Running As an Independent. His Donors Are Anything But.

Why Does Jaime Harrison Hate Some Democratic Voters?

A former chair of the Democratic National Committee has some thoughts about Tuesday's primaries in New York: I say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination. Don’t use our resources. Don’t rely on our volunteers. Don’t use our infrastructure. Don’t ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your campaign. — Jaime Harrison (@jaimeharrison.bsky.social) June 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM Harrison is peeved because three candidates aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America won their primaries yesterday, defeating two incumbents and the candidate endorsed by a retiring congresswoman.read more

NRCC Statement on NY-04

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on New York’s 4th Congressional District primary election: “Congratulations to Jeanine Driscoll on her primary victory! A mom, an attorney, and Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, Driscoll knows what it means to fight for Long Island families and put taxpayers first. Meanwhile, out of touch [] The post NRCC Statement on NY-04 appeared first on NRCC.

DemSoc Goes National: Socialists Boot Progressive Dem in Colorado

DemSoc Goes National: Socialists Boot Progressive Dem in Colorado

The time for reflection is over

This is not enough: Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, faces Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that is crucial to Democrats’ uphill battle to retake the Senate. His anti-establishment message and promise to improve conditions for the working class powered his victory in the Democratic primary after Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended [] The post The time for reflection is over appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Why J.D. Vance Thinks AOC—Not Newsom—Is The Future Of The Democratic Party

Vice President J.D. Vance believes Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the most likely candidate to lead the Democratic presidential ticket in 2028. Speaking on “The Michael Knowles Show,” Vance dismissed the conventional political view that California Governor Gavin Newsom is the current frontrunner, pointing instead to a fundamental shift in where the Democratic Party derives its [] Why J.D. Vance Thinks AOC—Not Newsom—Is The Future Of The Democratic Party

Democratic socialists are winning. Their ambitions don’t stop at Capitol Hill.

A string of Democratic primary wins, capped by Tuesday's defeat of Rep. Diana DeGette, has the DSA eyeing further gains — and, its leaders say, the presidency. The post Democratic socialists are winning. Their ambitions don’t stop at Capitol Hill. appeared first on MS NOW.

Soros’ Man in Virginia

Tom Perriello, Democratic Party candidate for Congress, in a May 6, 2026, email blast: And for the past 15+ years – ever since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision opened the dark money floodgates – a network of corporate special interests and right-wing billionaires have been using unlimited funds to buy the election results they []

Reformers set sights on Brooklyn Dems, unseating Black district leaders

This could potentially mark the end of an era of Black leadership at both the party executive and foundational levels. The post Reformers set sights on Brooklyn Dems, unseating Black district leaders appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

The Democratic Socialists of America Are Here – C5 TV

How did we not see this coming?

In New York’s primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office

NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic incumbents are facing spirited challenges Tuesday in at least two of New York’s congressional primaries, the latest proving ground in the fight by the progressive left against the party establishment. U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat are both seeking to stave off candidates backed by Mayor Zohran [] The post In New York’s primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries; oust 2 incumbents, ABC News projects

Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries; oust 2 incumbents, ABC News projects

Democrats Versus Their Voters

Wilmer J. Leon, III says Democratic leaders’ concern about democratic socialists’ electability has shifted to what to do now they are winning. It’s no longer the messenger; it’s the message. By Wilmer J. Leon, III Trice/Edney Newswire “In 1956, IRead more