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Jayapal Breaks With Top Dems, Endorses Cisneros Against Anti-Abortion Incumbent
The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair cited the urgency of backing candidates who will defend abortion rights.
Pennsylvania’s GOP Nominee for Governor Is Arguably the Scariest Man in Politics
Exit Madison Cawthorn, enter Doug Mastriano, and God help us all.
Democratic Leadership Sided With Corporatists to Fight Progressives in Primaries
Super PACs, corporatist Dems and oligarchs tried to shut out the voices of the people in these races, says Nina Turner.
Madison Cawthorn Loses GOP Primary Election, Is Out of Running for 2022 Midterms
Cawthorn, a devoted follower of former President Donald Trump, lost the nominating contest by around 1,300 votes.
Progressive Summer Lee Declares Victory in Pennsylvania Primary With Slim Margin
If her victory is confirmed, Lee will face off against Republican Mike Doyle.
It’s Primary Night in Pennsylvania, and All Hell Is Set to Break Loose
The outcome in Pennsylvania tonight could shed light on the current disposition of Republican voters more broadly.
Sanders Tells DNC to Reject Super PAC Spending Against Progressives in Primaries
One centrist super PAC has already spent $2 million to oppose a progressive Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania.
Poll Shows Protecting Abortion Rights Has Become Critical to Voters in Midterms
The number of Americans who say that abortion rights is their top issue has increased more than threefold since March.
How Did Biden Not Notice the Far Right Lurch of the Republican Party Until Now?
“I never expected the ultra-MAGA Republicans who seemed to control the Republican Party now,” Biden said on Monday.
Sanders Slams AIPAC and Billionaires for Spending Millions Against Progressives
During a rally for House candidate Summer Lee, Sen. Bernie Sanders called out super PACs as corrosive to democracy.