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Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens ahead of the state’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary. Stevens, a more centrist candidate, and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are considered the front-runners in the race as early voting starts on Saturday. Whitmer’s endorsement could give Stevens a … Read more

Progressive wave crashes in Sun Belt battleground as moderate holds his seat

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Democratic socialist beats 15-term incumbent in Colorado primary Fox News political analyst Lisa Boothe analyzes the recent Colorado primary election where a Democratic socialist defeated a 15-term incumbent. Boothe emphasizes the rising anti-establishment fervor within the Democratic Party, which is pushing the party further left. She highlights concerns this trend could propel more extreme candidates … Read more

Socialist insurgents force moderate Democrats into high-risk showdown over must-hold races

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Democratic Party’s ideological war is moving from deep-blue congressional districts to statewide contests in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, where progressive victories could reshape the party and endanger must-hold seats in November. After far-left and socialist candidates defeated more moderate contenders in deep-blue districts last month, upcoming … Read more

Progressive and moderate Democrats clash in Michigan Senate primary debate

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Progressive and moderate Democrats clash in Michigan Senate primary debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Michigan state Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed did not hold back their personal attacks while squaring off in a tense Senate primary debate on Tuesday. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has the details. Source … Read more

Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, no immediate reports of damage

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SAN FRANCISCO — A moderate earthquake shook a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, was about 140 miles (225 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It … Read more

Moderate Democrat Ben McAdams wins primary in Utah’s new left-leaning district, CBS News projects

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Former Rep. Ben McAdams, a moderate Democrat, won a competitive Democratic primary in Utah’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects.  The primary is the latest flashpoint in the debate over the direction of the Democratic Party’s future. The race pitted McAdams against three progressives — state Sen. Nate Blouin, political newcomer … Read more

GOP Rep. Valadao to face progressive Villegas in key California House district, in defeat for moderate Democrats

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Republican Rep. David Valadao will run against progressive Randy Villegas in the general election in California’s 22nd Congressional District, CBS News projects. Last week’s primary pitted the Republican incumbent against two Democrats, with the top two vote-getters advancing to November. Villegas was projected as the second candidate to advance on Tuesday, a week after the … Read more

‘Moderate’ Dem’s unearthed ‘deconstruct’ law enforcement comments draw fire from GOP critics

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Vulnerable border Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., is being slammed for “hypocrisy” on his pro-law enforcement stance after a Black Lives Matter post and interview calling to “deconstruct” and “defund” the police resurfaced. Vasquez, who is widely reported as a “moderate Democrat” and is … Read more

As Virginia redistricting looms, Spanberger struggles to keep ‘moderate’ image

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The balloons had hardly dropped at Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s victory party in November when the former CIA operative and Democratic congresswoman was being floated as a possible 2028 White House contender. Her 15-point win, with a center-left platform that focused relentlessly on affordability and flipped 15 GOP cities and counties, was held up as … Read more