Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms
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Progressive challengers scored upsets against Democratic establishment names up and down the ballot in Colorado.
It's part of a mounting trend in some races across the country.
To discuss where the Democratic Party stands ahead of the midterms, Lisa Desjardins spoke with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director who now leads the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.
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