In this edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast, the crew breaks down the results of the June 7 primary. Overall, more moderate candidates prevailed against challengers from both the right and left of both parties, although in some cases there were significant protests.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, center, joins a rally for Democratic Congressional candidates Jessica Cisneros, left, and Greg Casar, right, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thank you for signing up for the nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thank you for … Read more
sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks to Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) as they arrive to the Capitol for votes regarding judicial nominations on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Senate Democratic moderates are urging their leadership to tack to the center by moving bills to the floor that can pass with strong Republican support, but it’s creating tension … Read more
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