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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?
.@Ocasio2018’s win is what happens when you give people a choice: they reject the status quo and choose a progressive woman who ran a grassroots campaign envisioning a progressive New York for all. Pitch in to let all New Yorkers know they have a choice:
I’m so honored to receive the endorsement of Our Revolution! Here’s why this is such a big deal:
The inspiring and hardworking activists and grassroots organizers of Our Revolution are at the heart of the progressive movement in this country, working with leaders to address a rigged political system and growing economic inequality. Now, together, we’re bringing the political revolution to New York, and I’m proud to join them in the fight to create a more *democratic* Democratic Party!