Democratic socialists struck another blow against the Democratic establishment on Tuesday in Colorado, where CNN’s Decision Desk projects that 29-year-old Melat Kiros will defeat incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, who was first elected before Kiros was born, in a primary.
Kiros was the third progressive challenger to defeat a sitting House member in eight days, after two more won last week in New York.
CNN’s Audie Cornish discusses the ramifications of the Democratic Party’s recent progressive insurgency with her “group chat.” Also, CNN senior political analyst Mark Preston says the trend is “certainly not a one off.”
0:00 The “stunning losses” for Democratic establishment candidates in Colorado
0:41 Democratic socialist speaks out after upset victory over 15-term incumbent
1:45 How are progressive candidates doing things differently?
3:57 Colorado voters on why they voted for change
8:38 Is the progressive surge a national trend?
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Socialist Melat Kiros Ousts Colorado Incumbent
- Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary 📹 NBC News — · 2min
- Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime US House incumbent in Colorado 📹 Associated Press — · 1min
- Political newcomer ousts 15-term congresswoman in Colorado primary 📹 Channel 4 News — · 1min
- Democratic Socialist Wins CO Congressional Primary The American Conservative —
- Melat Kiros: ‘I’m not supporting anyone for leadership who takes corporate PAC money’ The Hill —
Major upsets: 15-term Dem loses CO election to Dem Socialist
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