DSA's recent string of left-wing primary upsets has been framed as a revolt against Democratic moderates. But the defeated were progressives.

The Fight in the Democratic Party Is Not Left vs. Center, But Left vs. Left

by Bill Scher July 2, 2026July 1, 2026

The recent string of primary victories from left-wing insurgents are not ushering out moderates, but fellow progressives.

Crypto and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries. Here, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running for an open U.S. Senate seat, in Chicago, Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries

by Bill Scher March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Party leaders should not be silent while outside groups misrepresent themselves.

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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: February 29, 2024

by Bill Scher February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

“Are the primaries going worse for Biden or Trump?” Plus, the latest from the Washington Monthly website.

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The Washington Monthly Newsletter: January 16, 2024

by Bill Scher January 16, 2024January 29, 2024

Why the Republican primary is effectively over It’s always a little dangerous for a pundit to a declare a race over before it’s officially over, but I took my chances after Donald Trump’s Iowa landslide. I’ll explain why, and why I might be wrong. But first, here’s what’s leading the Washington Monthly website: *** *** The value of punditry, in my […]