Democrats are turning to more progressive newcomers who are winning primaries.

[lees1975]

https://signalpress.blogspot.com/2026/06/democrats-are-turning-to-more.html

It's been an interesting primary season. Democratic voters are turning out in record numbers, even in some red states where the number of voters supporting Democratic candidates is double the number of votes Republicans are getting. The other development is that many of the Democratic candidates who are considered "moderates" within the party are losing primary elections to newcomers, mostly identified with elements of the party further to the left, in the "Democratic socialist" part of the party.

Frankly, I'm just fine with that.

This party has needed an injection of individuals who are willing to take some bold risks to protect what's left of our government and constitution from the existential threat Trump poses. Too many turf protectors and nest featherers have us in the position where we now find ourselves. It seems Zohran Mamdami's influence has been one of the factors in these wins in many of those New York congressional districts.

I will absolutely vote in the November mid-term elections. I will vote for the Democratic party nominee and for those who are identified on the ballot as Democrats. I will do my research before I vote, so that I know the political persuasion of every human being on that ballot, and will not, under any circumstance, vote for anyone, even if its just for the office of dog catcher, who is associated with, affiliated with or has expressed any kind of like for the GOP and Trump.

I don't care, at that point, whether they are progressive, moderate, establishment or renegade. Anyone running against a Republican is worth my vote. And that's the viewpoint that every Democrat needs to take. We're turning out and we're demonstrating a united front against the biggest enemy to our democracy we have faced since World War II.

But, know in advance, that I am for a whole list of progressive reforms that politicians like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Zohran Mamdami are promoting. Government of, by and for the people should also serve the people. Let's keep that in mind.

[Bluetus]

1. Is there no end to the baloney about "to the left" candidates?

These so-called progressives who are winning by wide margins are not "to the left".

"Left" of what?

Think about it. If they are getting more votes, then, by definition, they are right in the CENTER of American attitudes, concerns, aspirations and wishes. It is the people LOSING the elections who are out of line with the people.

Seriously, how could it be any other way?

[lees1975]

2. Exactly.

Well said.