#bluewave Ayanna Pressley Stuns Capuano in Massachusetts House Race in Upset for Insurgents
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Breaking News: In a major primary upset, Ayanna Pressley won her insurgent House bid in Massachusetts after the Democratic incumbent Michael Capuano conceded
Who’s next? Progressive primary insurgents to watch
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s primary defeat of New York Rep. Joe Crowley on Tuesday hit like a shot of pure political adrenaline for progressives hungry to remake the Democratic Party.
The question now, as the last round of nominating contests comes into focus, is simple — and for parts of the party establishment, terrifying: Who’s next?
“The people closest to the pain should be closest to the power.” – @AyannaPressley. Vote her in next, Massachusetts. There are more of us, too: @CoriBush, @Chardo2018, @AyannaPressley & more.
We need to elect a corporate PAC-free caucus if we’re going to get things done.