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Have progressives peaked? The next few weeks will be crucial in Democrats’ tug-of-war
The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressive candidates seeking radical change and establishment leaders advocating pragmatism. Key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota will determine Senate nomination strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms. Bernie Sanders and allies are campaigning for progressive candidates while centrist groups warn against shifting left.
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