What Democrats want: New York congressional race showcases fight over party’s future

🔴 Why This Matters - A safe Democratic seat becomes ideological battleground revealing deep party divisions on direction and leadership.

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates. What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary, would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most

Source: The Guardian

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