NYTIMES (Bayliss Wagner) - Longtime Democratic Congressman Defeats Progressive Rival in Massachusetts
Representative Stephen Lynch, 71, a centrist, beat Patrick Roath, 39, in a primary that reflected the party’s generational and ideological divides.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Republican Mike Rogers courts Democratic voters in bid for Senate seat
Republican Mike Rogers is making overtures to Democrats in his bid to flip Michigan’s open Senate seat. The former congressman is running against progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who Rogers says is out of touch with voters in The Wolverine State. “I hope he keeps talking. The more he talks, I think, the more people aren’t going to like this guy,” Rogers says. #Michigan #Politics #El-Sayed "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Ruhle's take on the midterms 75 days out
With Democratic wins across the country during this primary season we're seeing the words progressive, moderate, socialist thrown around a lot. But Stephanie Ruhle explains that the goals that these democratic nominees all have in common is that they are focused on the things that are getting more and more expensive such as food, shelter and utilities. #midterms #election #Trump #Democrat #Republican
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Poll: More Dems identify with 'moderate or centrist' wing rather than progressive
According to a Puck/Echelon Insights poll, 35% say they would like the Democratic party to shift toward the center and 30% say the current position is fine. The numbers come amid growing questions about the future of the party as progressives move more into the spotlight. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, Puck Chief National Correspondent Peter Hamby and Democratic strategist Adam Jentleson join Katy Tur to share their outlook.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Dems 'can grow' if party is comfortable with different candidates in different places: McMorrow
Today is primary day in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming and there is a special election in California. And this year's midterm primaries have put the divide between Democratic Party progressives and moderates in the spotlight. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow (D), Co-founder of Third Way Matt Bennett and Co-founder of RiskReversal Dan Nathan join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss as November inches closer.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Notions Dems are divided by progressivism are ‘completely OVERBLOWN’: Democratic advisor
Moderates and progressives are both seeing victories in Democratic primaries, raising questions as to how big the Democratic party’s tent can get. Former Special Assistant to President Biden, Meghan Hays, and former senior advisor to the Harris-Walz 2024 Campaign Adrienne Elrod join Alex Witt to discuss this and more.
AI:Democratic advisors Meghan Hays and Adrienne Elrod are pushing back against media narratives claiming deep fractures within the party due to progressivism. Despite ongoing reports of internal division between moderates and the progressive wing, insiders suggest that both factions are successfully securing primary victories, indicating a functional coalition rather than an imminent collapse. This comes amidst continued speculation regarding how large the Democratic tent can grow as they navigate various primary cycles.Open
NYTIMES (Robert Siegel, E.J. Dionne Jr., Kristen Soltis Anderson and Rochelle Widdowson) - How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
AI:The Democratic Party faces a systemic collapse as internal factionalism and catastrophic polling failures undermine any attempt to project a coherent political trajectory heading into the midterms. While media elites attempt to distract with trivialities involving Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the party structure is fracturing between radical activists and a shrinking moderate base, leaving the organization adrift and structurally incapable of maintaining momentum. This ideological divide suggests that the Democratic platform is fundamentally broken, unable to reconcile its warring internal camps or overcome the reality of their diminishing support.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What are Democrats' chances to flip the Senate in November? | WHOLE HOG POLITICS
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed advances to the general election for Senate in Michigan, but can he win against Republican Mike Rogers? The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt break down Democrats' chances as we head into the November midterm elections. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6029382-progressives-moderates-democratic-party-rift-discussion/ #Talarico #ElSayed #Senate #Democrats #MidtermElections #Texas #Michigan
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Peggy Flanagan: Michele Tafoya would be a 'YES SIR SENATOR' for Trump
Minnesota’s progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated moderate Congresswoman Angie Craig in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary. Now, she will face the Republican candidate—former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya—in November’s general election. Flanagan joins Morning Joe to discuss the top issues in the race and argues that Tafoya is out of touch, supports an ‘out of control’ ICE, and would be a ‘yes sir’ senator for Trump.
AI:Progressive Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is attempting to deflect from her own administration's mounting fraud scandals by launching a smear campaign against Republican candidate Michele Tafoya. Following Flanagan's primary victory over moderate Angie Craig, the Democrat appeared on Morning Joe to peddle the tired narrative that Tafoya is merely a puppet who would act as a "yes sir" senator for Donald Trump. This blatant attempt to characterize the former NFL reporter as an extremist supporter of an "out of control" ICE regime is a desperate tactic designed to mask Flanagan's own failures and her refusal to take responsibility for the leadership crisis currently plaguing Minnesota politics.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Big primary night in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Tonight, on "Jesse Weber Live": It's another big primary election night. We're tracking the big developments in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where progressive and moderate Democrats go head-to-head. Plus, a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia for years is finally freed and heading home. We're talking with a former FBI agent who helped secure Robert Gilman's release. And it's day two of jury selection in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac's killing. Longtime Tupac friend and member of Digital Underground, Money B, joins Jesse for an exclusive interview. #newsnation #wisconsin #minnesota #election This episode originally aired Aug 11, 2026. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day's…
AI:The primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota are underway, highlighting a significant internal battle between progressive insurgents and moderate Democrats within the party. The broadcast also covers the release of former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman following years of detention in Russia, featuring insights from an FBI agent involved in the extraction, and provides updates on the Tupac Shakur murder trial as jury selection continues alongside new commentary from Digital Underground member Money B.Open