Is This Really the Left’s Big Moment? We’ll Know in Two Months

Alex Shephard The New Republic
Progressives and socialists made historic gains in Democratic primaries. What happens in November is what really matters. A win in Michigan opens up a lane for progressives in other competitive races across the country — perhaps even....

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After the Primary, Where Next for Wisconsin?

John Nichols (The Nation), Greg Sargeant (The New Republic) The New Republic
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong won one of the highest vote totals ever recorded in a seriously contested Democratic primary. David Crowley's narrow win could have surprising implications that benefit the party in the redistricting wars.
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