Category: Primaries and Caucuses

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.
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.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
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.
Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.
Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.