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Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse
The party still has a decent chance at unseating Republican Sen. Susan Collins — if it behaves sensibly. The post Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse appeared first on MS NOW.
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The Hill
· Jul 5, 2026
Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries
The growing wave of primary victories by democratic socialists is poised to pose a major challenge for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) if Democrats retake the House in the midterms. He will likely need to contend with an increasingly restive and energized left flank as he mounts a bid for the Speakership and attempts...
NPR News
· Jun 22, 2026
Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.
MS NOW
· Jul 1, 2026
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.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 7, 2026
Filthy Rich Democrats JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna Attack the Wealthy
Democrats are at a crossroads as Democratic Socialists of America candidates win primaries, even unseating incumbents. Particularly vexed are well-off Democrat politicians as the DSA engages in its war against the wealthy. Two prime examples: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Rep. Ro Khanna. Pritzker is a billionaire in a party that demonizes wealth. Khanna,...
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Progressive primary wins challenge Democrats ahead of midterms
Wins by progressive candidates in several Democratic primaries have energized the party’s left wing but raised concerns among establishment Democrats, who fear Republicans will use the victories to portray the party as increasingly radical. Reuters national political correspondent Tim Reid has more. #democrat #primary #usa #politics #midterms
Twitchy
· Jun 24, 2026
Raze the Roof: Van Jones Says Socialist Primary Victories Signal Collapse of the Dem Party Establishment
Raze the Roof: Van Jones Says Socialist Primary Victories Signal Collapse of the Dem Party Establishment
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Related coverage for "Why Democrats might be able to salvage the race after Platner’s collapse": The Hill — Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries. NPR News — Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat. MS NOW — Democratic socialists are winning. Their ambitions don’t stop at Capitol Hill.. The Daily Signal — Filthy Rich Democrats JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna Attack the Wealthy. Reuters — Progressive primary wins challenge Democrats ahead of midterms. Twitchy — Raze the Roof: Van Jones Says Socialist Primary Victories Signal Collapse of the Dem Party Establishment