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Socialist Upstart Topples 15-Term Colorado Democrat

July 1, 2026·19 days ago·via Townhall
Socialist Upstart Topples 15-Term Colorado Democrat
A 29-year-old democratic socialist has pulled off a stunning primary upset in Colorado's 1st District, ousting 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette. This isn't just another election result - it's a seismic shift exposing how far left the Democratic Party has drifted, even in traditionally blue strongholds. The victory signals that establishment Democrats are losing control of their own base to a new generation of unapologetic socialists. Read more about this...

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