Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson
The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she’s emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state.
The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she’s emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state.
Voices
It’s increasingly clear that the energy is with the left wing of the Democratic Party — not the centrists, not the establishment.
As some on the right panicked over the ascent of “communists,” others gloated over the downfall of the Democratic establishment.
Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their primaries Tuesday night, sending a sign of strength for an NYC left led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
New York City democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has pointed to the incumbent’s dragging response as a key reason why she’s running for Congress.
Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race.
With endorsements and a new pledge for lawmakers, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol.
Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control.
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