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Left faces off with Dem establishment in primary fights
MSN / The Hill ^ | March 4, 2018

Posted on 03/04/2018 3:44:36 AM PST by SMGFan

An energized left is taking on the Democratic establishment in primaries across the country, deepening the fissures within the party.

Progressives are riding a groundswell of enthusiasm since President Trump took office as Democrats look to take the House and defend Senate seats in 2018.

But progressive activists are also challenging fellow Democrats in the hopes of reshaping the party in a significant way after their 2016 defeat. Progressives are championing efforts that urge Democrats to embrace policies like single-payer health care, $15 minimum wage and unequivocal support for women's reproductive rights.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


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The Right needs to take out RINOs in the primaries, without President Trump endorsing the likes of MS Wicker!
1 posted on 03/04/2018 3:44:36 AM PST by SMGFan
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To: SMGFan

“Left faces off with Dem establishment...”

A distinction without a difference.


2 posted on 03/04/2018 4:22:58 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (The first step in ending the war on white people is to recognize it exists.)
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To: SMGFan

Progressives are riding a groundswell of enthusiasm, really? on what planet


3 posted on 03/04/2018 4:35:18 AM PST by ronnie raygun (Trump plays chess the rest are still playing checkers)
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To: SMGFan
"Progressives are riding a groundswell of enthusiasm..."
4 posted on 03/04/2018 4:55:52 AM PST by Beowulf9
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