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(865 posts) Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:36 PM Apr 24

Progressive poised to go big with primary challenges [View all]

Progressive groups, emboldened by the Democratic grassroots' extreme dissatisfaction at their party's older establishment, are preparing to go big in their efforts to unseat Democratic lawmakers.

Why it matters: Three months into the new Congress, more than half a dozen House Democrats already are facing primary challengers. That number is about to skyrocket.

By the numbers: At least seven House Democrats — nearly all north of 70 years old — are staring down primary challenges from younger insurgents.

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/24/house-democrats-primary-challenges

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Progressive poised to go big with primary challenges [View all] HereForTheParty Apr 24 OP

they earned this moment n/t gay texan Apr 24 #1

Absolutely... it's called DEMOCRACY!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 24 #5

Defeat magat republicans TO GAIN THE MAJORITY, not other Dems. Come on. It's not complicated. brush Apr 24 #2

So no Dem should be primaried? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 24 #8

Primaries are cool. Creating atmosphere like 2016 where supporters of primary loser(s) didn't support Silent Type Apr 24 #18

The point is to gain the majority in the House. Running and wining against other Dems... brush Apr 25 #24

I share your view. Littlered Apr 25 #56

AMEN, TO THAT! rich7862 Saturday #76

Love My House Democrats BUT BOSSHOG Apr 24 #3

Tell congressman Al Green Keepthesoulalive Apr 24 #4

Correct... LEADERSHIP IS THE ANSWER!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 24 #6

Energy is the answer Sympthsical Apr 24 #17

I don't mind if they're old MurrayDelph Saturday #78

I agree My Friend BOSSHOG Apr 24 #7

As are Maxine Waters JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #13

And if I were one of their constituents BOSSHOG Apr 24 #14

I don't think JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #31

Gain the majority in the House first. Unseating other Dems does not do that. brush Apr 25 #27

Only if the "kids" can win the seats and be good Democrats Walleye Apr 25 #30

Especially JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #32

Yep, I'd love to be able to relax and enjoy my retirement, but no Walleye Apr 25 #35

In the vast majority of US House districts, winning the primary IS winning the election. Jack Valentino Saturday #72

Yes, but don't count on it. Nothing is normal anymore. We can take nothing for granted. Walleye Saturday #73

Age isn't the issue Cirsium Apr 25 #64

This is starting to remind me of Bernie v Hillary redux GusBob Apr 24 #9

This JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #12

100% guarantee. Inconceivable that voters chose someone else, HAS to be rigged by Teh Establishment betsuni Apr 25 #33

"And if they fail we'll hear..." Behind the Aegis Apr 25 #65

I'm certain they will JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #66

I can't help but wonder MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #23

One of the seven JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #36

It's clear what will happen. Same weaponizing words to demonize Democrats. Establishment, status quo, betsuni Apr 25 #25

+1, plus they don't mention that Bernie Sanders is 83. Nixie Apr 25 #26

Take it back! The one of whom you speak is younger than the young, more of a Democrat than a Democrat! betsuni Apr 25 #28

Yes, he gets a pass! His 83 is super special! Nixie Apr 25 #42

And having had a heart attack is only worrying if one has had a status quo Establishment heart attack. betsuni Saturday #69

..... Nixie Saturday #71

I agree completely. Littlered Apr 25 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author JustAnotherGen Apr 24 #10

"stand on principles" and lose the war. Give the Rs in Congress absolute majority question everything Apr 24 #11

DEMOCRATS ARE IN DISARRAY... madinmaryland Apr 24 #15

And the MAGAt Republicans MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #22

I love my representative, however Sympthsical Apr 24 #16

Bay Area congressman John Garamendi diagnosed with cancer Celerity Apr 24 #19

He's very, very good with constituent services Sympthsical Apr 25 #41

When I started to really notice what was brewing was after the 2006 midterm victory. Midwestern Democrat Saturday #70

DO IT Skittles Apr 24 #20

GAIN THE MAJORITY IN TH HOUSE FIRST, subbing a younger Dem for a sitting Dem does not do that. brush Apr 25 #29

It doesn't work that way. The Democratic brand is in bad shape atm & maintaining the status quo doesn't aid in reversing Celerity Apr 25 #45

Please, lastest polls show trump's approval rating is at 37% and you're free to think... brush Apr 25 #48

Trump's unpopularity only makes the fact we are still so low despite that even more of a reason to jettison Celerity Apr 25 #51

IMO we are not as low as you seem to think. And by the mid-terms, trump will be.. brush Apr 25 #52

I disagree, which is where we are going to have to leave it, as neither one of us is going to change our minds. Celerity Apr 25 #53

Agreed. We'll see once the mid-terms roll around. brush Apr 25 #55

I also want to see what incumbents we are talking about. Some I may disagree with primarying. I always go on a case-by- Celerity Apr 25 #58

The young Mr. Hogg doesn't seem to understand that as a member of the DNC... brush Apr 25 #61

No, they don't Polybius Apr 25 #60

Guess you missed it. It was just reported this morning on MSNBC that trump's... brush Apr 25 #63

This is what your post said: Polybius Apr 25 #67

His approval ratings on Ukraine and China are horrible too. brush Apr 25 #68

They are Polybius Saturday #74

CNN just, I mean 5 minutes ago, reported that all his ratings are... brush Saturday #75

He's at 41% at CNN in their new poll Polybius Sunday #79

The MAGAt Republicans cheer MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #21

Great way to help keep republicans in power. William769 Apr 25 #34

Intraparty spats JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #37

This is a great plan fuck the old. bottomofthehill Apr 25 #38

The "insurgents" run against the Democratic Party. That's the point, and probably a lot of supporters betsuni Apr 25 #39

Odds say ForgedCrank Apr 25 #40

Won't somebody think of the septuagenarians?!? Rob H. Apr 25 #43

If they somehow succeed in this, just say goodbye to our Democracy. MineralMan Apr 25 #44

Which Party Are You Here For? MineralMan Apr 25 #46

So progressives will primary democrats Mountainguy Apr 25 #47

Screaming about rigging and DNC anointing, AIPAC and people working for corporations donated $ OMG. betsuni Apr 25 #50

Excellent! Bring it on! Sky Jewels Apr 25 #49

Don't listen to any new ideas/approaches. Passages Apr 25 #54

This is a good thing. Democracy is good for Democracy. nt Gore1FL Apr 25 #59

This is a good thing Renew Deal Apr 25 #62

I'm 81 and I agree that new, younger blood beveeheart Saturday #77

Did you read the link you posted? Justice Democrats? They're financially and morally bankrupt entryists. lapucelle Thursday #80