Scoop: Ro Khanna endorses challengers to three fellow California House Democrats
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is endorsing a trio of insurgent Democratic candidates who are challenging his fellow California House Democrats, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This is an aggressive move by a potential 2028 presidential contender who styles himself as one of the few Democrats willing to get into direct confrontations with the party establishment. He has backed members of the…
Rep. Ro Khanna, a potential 2028 presidential contender, has endorsed three Democratic challengers in California House races. The endorsed candidates are Angela Gonzales-Torres, Eric Jones, and Mai Vang. These challengers are taking on Reps. Jimmy Gomez, Mike Thompson, and Doris Matsui, respectively. Khanna, known for his confrontations with the party establishment, praised the new generation leaders for their progressive views and commitment to change.
The endorsed candidates are all under the age of 41 and have previously faced primaries. While Gomez is currently under House Ethics Committee investigation for sexual misconduct allegations, Khanna did not mention this during his endorsement. The endorsed candidates are seen as potential threats to the incumbents due to their bold progressive policies and lack of ties to the establishment.
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