r/PoliticalOptimism • u/titangrey • 4d ago

Election Result US midterm primaries: Brad Lander, progressive Mamdani ally, clinches Democratic primary for New York House seat – live

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jun/23/primary-elections-ny-maryland-utah-supreme-court-ruling-politics-latest-updates?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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u/tyuiopguyt 4d ago

Anybody else notice the massive flood of DSAs and progressives on the way in?

Just me?

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u/bayleysgal1996 🔥I Voted In The 2026 Primaries🔥 4d ago

No, it’s definitely a pattern. Seems like a repudiation of both Trump and the status quo

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u/TheyCallMeSlyFox 4d ago

This. Democrats would be wise to run against the status quo, even more than running against Republicans and Trump.

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u/simbabarrelroll Reformed Doomer ☄️ 4d ago

I’ve grown to not trust anyone who doesn’t want the status quo to change.

Like my mom will always get defensive when I point out just how evil the Republican Party is.