Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook

Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook

Source: Fox News

Summary

A growing number of Democrats who gained national attention for resisting President Donald Trump during his first term are losing primary battles to left-wing and establishment rivals. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in Trump’s first impeachment, lost his Senate bid in Florida to state Rep. Angie Nixon. Other former resistance figures, including Reps. Diana DeGette and Dan Goldman, also faced defeats. Progressive candidates are gaining momentum, while some moderates are also winning. Political strategists argue that opposition to Trump alone is no longer enough for Democrats to succeed.


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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.

Vindman, once a hero, now a casualty.

Nixon, outspent, still wins.

Resistance fades, replaced by new names and new agendas.

Victory feels like a ritual, not a revolution.


Author: Evan Null