Tag: primaries
California’s ‘Jungle Primary,’ Flooded with Money, Dominated by Establishment Candidates
California held one of the most important primaries leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. The unique top-two primary saw record high spending. And while a few progressives made it through, it mostly pits establishment…
In California Primary, Democrats Keep Their House Hopes Alive
In all seven California districts key to their chances of winning the House, Democrats on Tuesday advanced a candidate to the mid-term ballot. Meanwhile, incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein will square off against another Democrat, Kevin…
Primaries Expose Bitter Fight in Democratic Party
Down with Tyranny blogger Howie Klein says corporate Democrats fight to undermine and defeat progressive candidates in-spite of Sanders proven success in working class districts Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
California Progressives Seek Democratic Party Overhaul at All Levels
Karen Bernal, chair of the California Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, says that progressives are competing aggressively at all levels of government in the June 5th primary Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our…
California Progressive Alison Hartson Challenges Party Elite Dianne Feinstein
In California’s June 5th primary, Alison Hartson, a former public school teacher and political organizer, is challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein from the left Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Heated NY Primary Pits Corrupt Establishment Democrat Against Young Democratic Socialist
In the closely watched upcoming primary in New York, democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging neoliberal Joe Crowley, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, who Howie Klein says is “the most corrupt Democrat in…
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Defeats Corporate Democrat in NY Primary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old Latina socialist, defeated top Democratic Congressman and notorious neoliberal Joe Crowley in the New York primary election. Activist Anoa Changa says this is a sign of the growing grassroots left-wing movement…
Progressive vs. Establishment Candidates Locked in Tight Race for Maryland Governor
TRNN speaks to the two leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor, Ben Jealous and Rushern Baker, and their supporters, in the days before the election Visit http://therealnews.com for more stories and help support…
Race and Class Struggle Sharpening as Insurgent Dems and Trump Supporters Win Tuesday’s Primaries
Non traditional Democrats are winning and changing the electoral world while Trumpian are pushing Republicans to the edge. What is the political future? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating…
Kris Kobach, Trump’s Top Vote Suppressor, Wins Kansas Primary
Kris Kobach is the frontrunner to become the next governor of Kansas after winning the Republican primary. And even though Kobach’s vote suppression efforts have faced legal setbacks, Trump’s stacking of the Supreme Court may…
Will Dem Party Superdelegates Prevent a Progressive Nominee in 2020?
As the Democratic Party race for president heats up, the role of superdelegates in the 2020 party convention could be an issue, even though their participation is more limited than in the past. Norman Solomon…
Biden or Sanders: Who Is More ‘Electable’?
Corporate media and corporate Democrats say Sanders is less electable because of his supposed “radical” views. But is this true? And what about Biden’s electability, given his past support for neoliberal policies? Director/Video Editor: Cameron…
Marianne Williamson explains her 2024 presidential campaign
The 2024 election season has begun, and while a second Trump vs. Biden showdown is expected by many, a number of challengers have emerged within the Democratic Party. One of them is Marianne Williamson—author of…
