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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 tug-of-war between progressives and the establishment as key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota approach. Progressives aim to nominate Troy Jackson in Maine and influence Senate races, while establishment figures warn leftward shifts could hurt general election chances. Bernie Sanders and allies campaign for progressive candidates, drawing Republican criticism.
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Troy JacksonpersonGraham PlatnerpersonJoseph GeevarghesepersonMatt BennettpersonBernie SanderspersonAlexandria Ocasio-CortezpersonBernadette BreslinpersonOur RevolutionorganizationThird WayorganizationNational Republican Senatorial CommitteeorganizationMaineplaceMichiganplaceMinnesotaplaceProgressive movementtopicDemocratic Partytopicmidterm electionstopic
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