A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.
Category: Democratic Socialists of America
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Takeaways From a Wild Primary Season
The New York Times – On the Runway: -
Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds
The New York Times – On the Runway:Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
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D.S.A. Chapter Endorses Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ms. Raman, a member of the D.S.A. chapter, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass as democratic socialists have surged nationally.
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Progressives Condemn Pick of Pro-Israel Democrat Atop House Panel
The New York Times – On the Runway:Outrage over making Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is vocally pro-Israel, the top Democrat on a Middle East policy subcommittee reflected the party’s rift over Israel.
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An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It
The New York Times – On the Runway:The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight.
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How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears
The New York Times – On the Runway:Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.
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The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing
The New York Times – On the Runway:State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.
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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
The New York Times – On the Runway:State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
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Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida
The New York Times – On the Runway:Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.
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The Democrats Aren’t in Tea Party Territory — Yet
The New York Times – On the Runway:Democrats aren’t shifting left as much as you may think.
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Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement
The New York Times – On the Runway:Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina
The New York Times – On the Runway:The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.