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Progressive primary victories have corporate Democrats panicking

The success of democratic socialists has led to an establishment backlash, fueling divisions over how to respond

The Guardian - US

DeGette, Bennet lose primaries in Colorado amid insurgent wave

The anti-establishment wave surging through the Democratic Party reached Colorado on Tuesday, when democratic socialist Melat Kiros dislodged 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette, and state Attorney General Phil Weiser thwarted Sen. Michael Bennet’s quest to become governor. In the Denver-anchored 1st District, Kiros, a lawyer and doctoral student, was leading DeGette,…

Roll Call

Establishment Democrats Have Suffered Heavy Blows In Recent Primaries. They Fear It Could Happen Again In Colorado.

Veteran Rep. Diana DeGette is fighting to hold off progressive challenger Melat Kiros in a race that has become part of a trend of a divide in the Democratic Party between its establishment and more left-wing factions.

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Can Melat Kiros take down a Dem lifer?

Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, is facing her most serious primary challenge yet

Salon

Backlash from centrist Democrats as democratic socialist candidates sweep primaries

Party’s old guard abandons ‘blue no matter what’ banner to push for a more formal break with progressive wing

The Guardian - US

Trump Calls Democrats as 'Godless Communists' and 'Animals' After a Series of Midterm Wins

President Trump criticises Democratic Socialists, labelling them 'godless communists' and warning of ideological threats to the US, as Republicans gear up for the midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

NYC Mayor Mamdani Shuts Down Presidential Speculation: 'The Constitution Looks Good the Way It Is'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political movement achieved significant congressional victories, yet constitutional requirements prevent his presidential candidacy, highlighting ongoing debates about eligibility and party direction.

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Impeachment is the way to stop Trump

Democrats should not be timid in holding the president accountable if they take back Congress

Salon

Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president?

The mayor hopes to ‘write a new chapter in the party’s history’ – and recent democratic socialist wins prove he might be able to do it

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s become a litmus test’: wins for Israel critics shine light on key issue for Democrats

Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?

The Guardian - US

Right-wing media turns to SCOTUS

Conservatives turn to birthright citizenship case after sweeping democratic socialist wins

Salon

A Brookings paper just accidentally explained Zohran Mamdani

The headline finding was almost an afterthought: 62 of the 100 most AI-exposed counties in the United States voted Democratic in 2024.

Fortune

New York is exporting Mamdani politics

Some of the institutions behind Tuesday’s progressive surge are already supporting candidates around the country

Salon

The DSA and the Democrats' Retreat Into Economic Fantasyland

The party's new crop of Mamdani-backed socialists are just the latest sign of a long slide into economic radicalism.

Reason

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The Times of India

Zohran Mamdani's revolution is remaking New York politics, and Democrats may be heading for their own MAGA moment

In a pivotal turn for New York City's politics, endorsed candidates of Zohran Mamdani have triumphed in the Democratic congressional primaries. This win signifies a reshaping of the political scene, highlighting a burgeoning progressive momentum that confronts the traditional party machinery. The implications on future elections and the broader national…

Fortune

Why Zohran Mamdani's big night as the Democratic party's new kingmaker matters for every Fortune 500 CEO in every city and state

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went three for three in Tuesday's primary elections. What happens next could be a sign for corporate America.

Fortune

Scott Bessent calls Mamdani 'leader of the Democratic Party,' touts weekly Warsh breakfasts and a new push to put every American in the stock market

"Do you want to keep more of your money?" The Treasury Secretary asked on CNBC. "it's not the fringe Democratic left anymore."

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Latin Times

Mamdani Becomes New York's Political Kingmaker After Stunning Primary Sweep

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in Democratic politics Tuesday night after all three candidates he endorsed in closely watched congressional primaries defeated better-known and better-funded establishment rivals, delivering a stunning rebuke to the party's old guard.

The Times of India

Mamdani-backed candidates shake up New York politics, oust two sitting congressmen

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's chosen candidates achieved notable victories in the primaries, significantly empowering the progressive faction within the Democratic Party. These triumphs included surprising defeats of incumbents and a crucial win in a pivotal congressional district, indicating a transformation in New York's political dynamics. Mamdani's focus on electing…

The Guardian - US

New Yorkers vote as Democrats weigh competing visions in era of Trump

Democratic primary elections to test strength of party’s left flank as old guard faces string of challenges

International Business Times UK

'I Voted Republican My Entire Life': Tucker Carlson Backs Out of Supporting GOP in Bitter 2026 Midterm Rift

Tucker Carlson has left the Republican Party, criticising its foreign policy priorities. His departure raises questions about voter loyalty as the 2026 midterms approach, highlighting internal GOP divisions.

The Guardian - US

A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up

Latin Times

Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning Democratic Primaries. Now Come the Races That Could Decide the Future of the Left

Over the last four months, a string of Bernie Sanders-backed candidates have emerged from Democratic primaries with victories in races stretching from New Jersey to California. The question now is whether those wins represent the beginning of a broader progressive resurgence or simply a favorable stretch before the movement's biggest…

Ballotpedia

Democrats have the second-highest generic ballot lead in May of any midterm year

The Democratic Party led the generic congressional ballot by 7.6 points at the end of May, according to RealClearPolitics. Since the start of the second Trump Administration, the highest Democratic lead recorded by RCP was on May 28, 2026, when Democrats led Republicans 49% to 41%, an eight-point margin.

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