progressives

A key congressional race in California will test progressives’ appeal in a Republican district

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At first glance, a recent Democratic primary in California’s Central Valley was just another skirmish between the party’s progressive wing and its more moderate establishment. This time, the contest was won by populist insurgent Randy Villegas. But what sets the outcome apart from similar primary battles is the stakes. This wasn’t a fight over a … Read more

Michigan Senate hopeful courting progressives entertains Iron Dome for Palestinians

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A progressive state legislator vying to be Michigan’s next U.S. senator voiced openness to supporting an Iron Dome for Palestinians. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich., made the eyebrow-raising remark, first reported by Jewish Insider, during a recent interview with pro-Palestinian podcasters Matt Bernstein and Emma Vigeland. “I … Read more

Progressives seek another big primary win in the nation’s bluest House district

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Progressives are cautiously optimistic that they can capture the nomination for a congressional seat in Philadelphia in a race against the Democratic Party’s center-left establishment on Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It would give the insurgent left a third high-profile primary win in the … Read more

How Tom Steyer’s unexpected alliance with progressives vaulted him into the top tier of California’s governor race

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When the Bernie Sanders-aligned Our Revolution endorsed Tom Steyer in the unwieldy California governor’s race, the irony of a progressive group founded on an anti-billionaire ethos backing a multibillionaire wasn’t lost on its leader. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If you had asked me a … Read more

Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state

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TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — For decades, Democrats’ only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates, not like the zealous progressives from California or Colorado. But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored … Read more

Sherrill flexes political muscle in midterm battle between moderate Democrats and progressives

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her political star power among Democrats across the country in a midterm power play. Sherrill, one of the Democratic Party‘s biggest winners in last year’s elections, is launching a new political committee to boost fellow moderates in the party who … Read more

Squad-backed progressives hit with ‘cold shower’ as moderates win Illinois primaries

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A trio of progressive Democrats backed by members of “The Squad” suffered blistering rebukes on Tuesday as Illinois voters rejected them in favor of more moderate candidates, prompting questions from onlookers about whether the party’s core, and momentum, should be entrusted to the far-left wing of its … Read more