NYTIMES (Bayliss Wagner) - In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries
At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.
YOUTUBE (Fox News) - Jason Chaffetz: This is ABSOLUTE crazy town
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - EXCLUSIVE: Arizona bipartisan ticket hopes voters will reject 'extreme partisans'
In an exclusive conversation, Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and former Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona John Giles join The Weeknight to explain how they're fighting against Trump's lies with a message of affordability and unity.
NYTIMES (Emily Davies and Kellen Browning) - Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.
AI:The defeat of progressive Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin primary has ignited a fierce internal struggle within the Democratic Party over its future direction. While moderate factions are claiming victory and asserting that their platform holds more electoral weight, the significant support Hong did manage to garner is being used by progressives as evidence of a growing movement. This outcome highlights deep-seated divisions between the party establishment and the radical elements attempting to reshape the political landscape.Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Amanda Head) - Democrat divorce: Recent progressive losses press moderates to reclaim party to beat Trump's GOP
The loss for Hong shows there may be limits to the Democratic Socialists’ movement’s reach beyond urban centers and can alienate moderate Democrats and swing voters.
AI:Following recent primary defeats for progressive candidates like Hong in Wisconsin, moderate elements within the Democratic Party are facing increased pressure to reclaim control of the party's direction to remain competitive against President Trump's GOP. The electoral failures of the socialist movement suggest that the reach of the Democratic Socialists of America is limited beyond major urban centers and risks alienating crucial moderate voters and swing demographics necessary for success in upcoming elections.Open
AMERICANTHINKER - Did Francesca Hong get the 2020 Donald Trump treatment?
By Andrea Widburg Yesterday, Hong was winning until, magically, she was losing. It was a familiar story.
AI:Francesca Hong’s sudden and inexplicable shift from a projected victory to an electoral loss in Wisconsin mirrors the suspicious pattern seen during Donald Trump's 2020 election cycle. The unexpected outcome suggests that traditional polling is fundamentally broken or manipulated, as Hong appeared to be winning until a magical reversal occurred on election night. This defeat serves as a significant blow to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their attempt to seize control of the party, revealing deep divisions within the Democratic ranks between the radical progressive wing and the moderates struggling to counter Trump's GOP.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Voters cast ballots in Minnesota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin primaries - The Hill | NEWSNATION
Host Lindsey Granger is following primary races in three states today, including South Carolina where Darline Graham is vying for her late brother, Lindsey Graham's, Senate seat. Meanwhile in the Midwest, moderates and progressives are facing off in Wisconsin and Minnesota. 00:00 -- Introduction 03:23 -- Now: Voters cast ballots in WI primary 15:00 -- U.S. Marine vet freed from Russian prison 22:30 -- Now: Voters cast ballots in WI, MN, SC 32:30 -- Cyberattack disrupts 911 calls in CA city
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Progressives vs. Moderates: Wisconsin Dem primaries dominated by electability concerns
Today is primary day in Wisconsin and Democratic voters will decide on their pick for the gubernatorial nominee. The race comes amid broader national concerns about the future of the Democratic party amid a divide between progressives and moderates. Former Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party Ben Wikler joins Peter Alexander to share his outlook.
NYTIMES (Shane Goldmacher) - Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
NPR (Saige Miller) - Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump.