What the Dan Lipinski-Marie Newman Democratic Primary in Illinois Means - The Intercept

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 4: Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., speaks during the Blue Dog Coalition news conference on tax reform on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

What the Dan Lipinski-Marie Newman Democratic Primary in Illinois Means

Dan Lipinski and Marie Newman’s Illinois race showed that the progressive wing of the Democratic Party can mount mighty challenges to entrenched incumbents.