Fetterman, Schumer, Jeffries: Which Democrats Could Face DSA Primaries?
After big midterm wins, DSA allies are eyeing 2028 primaries against Fetterman, Schumer, Jeffries and other Democratic incumbents.
Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has been challenged by Ahmed Moor, a dues-paying member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Moor, who was born in Rafah, Gaza Strip, and moved to Pennsylvania as a child, has cited the success of other socialist candidates as inspiration for his own campaign. Fetterman, who has been a strong defender of Israel since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, has not indicated whether he will seek a second term.
A Quinnipiac University poll from July showed that 19% of Democrats approved of his job performance, while 69% disapproved. Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee, a democratic socialist, has also expressed interest in running for a primary challenger against Fetterman. New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, when asked about her plans, stated that she would consider any options after the midterms.
Ocasio-Cortez, who is ahead of Schumer in a hypothetical presidential matchup, has not expressed interest in challenging Schumer for the Senate leadership position.
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