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"The DCCC is not God": Tensions erupt over House Democrats' failed primary meddling
House Democrats are criticizing the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for spending over $500,000 on a losing primary candidate in Arizona, marking the third failed primary intervention in 2026. Lawmakers like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Delia Ramirez argue party resources should prioritize general elections. Arizona's 1st district primary remains close, with Amish Shah leading Marlene Galán-Woods.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeorganizationAmish ShahpersonMarlene Galán-WoodspersonAlexandria Ocasio-CortezpersonDelia RamirezpersonArizona's 1st districtplaceRed to Blue programtopicJasmeet BainspersonRandy VillegaspersonJoe BaldaccipersonMatt DunlappersonCalifornia's 22nd districtplaceMaine's 2nd districtplace
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