ABCNEWS - WATCH: Rift between progressive, moderate Democrats in Michigan primary
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell breaks down the high-stakes primaries in her state and what they could mean for the future of the Democratic party.
NYTIMES (Shane Goldmacher, Reid J. Epstein and Katie Glueck) - Democrats Begin to Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits
Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.
DAILYCALLER (Mary Rooke) - Midterms Are Months Away But So Much On The Line For Democrats In Coming Weeks
Party's future direction hinges on these internal choices
AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Dems' fight over party future is on Tuesday's ballots
The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is on the ballot Tuesday, with at least a half-dozen primaries across the country testing which wing of the party has the most juice heading into the 2026 midterms. Why it matters: Progressive and moderate Democrats have been locked in a fierce debate over how to rebuild the party's brand since its candidates lost to Donald Trump for a second time in 2024. - Progressives argue that Americans are hungry for a populist, tax-the-rich agenda, while moderate and establishment-aligned Dems believe the party needs to tack to the center to win back swing voters. - This week's contests — and several others in the coming months — will help determine which of these paths Democratic voters want…
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump blasts 'quitter' Tillis, heralds departure of RINOS 'screwing' GOP
Tillis, who first won election in 2014, has long been a comparative moderate and regularly faced backlash for his hesitance to back Trump agenda items in the first term.
AMERICANTHINKER - A Time Of Choosing For America’s Moderates And Liberals
American Thinker These self-styled moderates and liberals can no longer afford the luxury of Trump Derangement Syndrome if they want to prevent a full-blown Marxist America.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - A big week for progressives — after moderates waffled: Batya
Controversial progressive candidates in Maine and Michigan got boosted in their primary races after their more moderate Democratic opponents either stepped aside or had old, controversial tweets resurface. Batya Ungar-Sargon asks if this is all that’s left of the Democratic Party.
NYTIMES (Laurel Rosenhall) - San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Will Run for California Governor in 2026
Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who serves as mayor of San Jose, Calif., is entering the crowded race for California governor.