Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats remain mixed over what ideological direction the party should take. But across a series of closely watched primaries, they are sending a…
Democratic voters are increasingly demanding change from the party, rather than being divided by left vs. center ideologies, according to recent primary election results. In pivotal Senate contests in Michigan and Minnesota, progressive candidates such as Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed emerged victorious against long-serving Congress members with significant support from party leaders.
In Wisconsin, Hong narrowly lost to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a moderate Democrat who garnered the endorsement of outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Hong's defeat also came as past remarks supporting defunding police and canceling Thanksgiving resurfaced. While progressive economic policies have gained traction among Democratic voters, some of the party's more radical stances remain vulnerable, particularly among electorates concerned with November's electoral outcomes.
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