Tag: Democratic Socialists
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Democratic socialists may be the Blue MAGA
By Vince Bzdek With her upset victory over Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Colorado’s Melat Kiros joins a growing number of Democratic Socialist candidates expected to enter Congress next year, including Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier of New York and Chris Rabb of Pennsylvania. As this new progressive coalition prepares to expand its footprint in Washington,…
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Democrats confront shift as socialist-aligned candidates win races in Colorado
Democratic socialists’ recent electoral gains — punctuated by Melat Kiros’ victory on Tuesday over U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, the dean of Colorado’s congressional delegation — are the result of a movement that has been taking shape in metro Denver for years. Supporters said the ideology offers worker‑focused policies and answers to widening economic inequality, while…