Democratic socialist and progressives' success in this year's primaries is evidence of new enthusiasm for Medicare for All plans that many centrists have long dismissed as costly pipe dreams. Why it matters: The health affordability crisis and widespread frustration with the medical system are fueling a new appetite for big-government solutions to address drug prices, insurance premiums and long-term care costs. - "This does feel like a moment where the Democratic base is looking for bigger ideas that go beyond incremental policies," said Larry Levitt, executive vice president of policy at KFF. State of play: In Colorado last week, Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old attorney backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated 15-term Rep.…
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ marquee Senate primary Tuesday to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin. In a highly contested Democratic primary race, Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston, Ill., beat out progressive newcomer Kat Abughazaleh in the state's 9th Congressional District. NewsNation’s Nick Smith breaks down the election results. #Election #Illinois #Primary Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Gov. JB Pritzker invested capital, both political and the more traditional kind, in the Senate race of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton. Her victory could help them both.
Democratic voters put Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on a path to the Senate, while the pro-Israel lobby notched its first major victories of the year but also faced a tough defeat.
Ms. Stratton, the state’s lieutenant governor, prevailed with millions of dollars of help from Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire. She will be heavily favored in the general election.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin , the retiring minority whip, AP projects . Why it matters: Stratton leaned on support from Gov. JB Pritzker and other high-profile Democrats to overcome rival Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's sizable fundraising advantage . By the numbers: Democratic Senate candidates spent more than $50 million on political ads, with Krishnamoorthi spending roughly twice as much as any other candidate. - Outside groups also poured money into the race. Super PACs backed by cryptocurrency interests spent nearly $10 million in attack ads against Stratton. - Stratton, who had said she would not accept super PAC money, did receive millions from…
