Fetterman bemoans ‘dirtbag left’ winning over establishment Democrats in New York
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) on Tuesday expressed concern that socialists winning on the Democratic Party’s ticket represent a movement that is out of touch with mainstream America. Fetterman, a Democrat who is regularly chummy with Republican lawmakers, weighed in after several socialists won primary elections in New York House races Tuesday, dealing a blow to […]
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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) on Tuesday expressed concern that socialists winning on the Democratic Party’s ticket represent a movement that is out of touch with mainstream America. Fetterman, a Democrat who is regularly chummy with Republican lawmakers, weighed in after several socialists won primary elections in New York House races Tuesday, dealing a blow to establishment-backed candidates. Socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), the chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, who was backed by House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). New York State Assembly member Claire Valdez beat Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who was backed by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY).
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