A series of victories in Democratic congressional primaries have progressives poised to assert their growing influence in the next Congress. But plans for a larger and more robust 'squad' hinge on securing its foundation — and defending seats won in 2018.
But plans for a larger and more robust"squad" hinge on securing its foundation -- and defending the seats they first won in 2018. Over the next 10 days, Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, will be tested by challengers who have sought to turn their star power against them, arguing, in both contests, that the freshmen lawmakers have chased the national spotlight at the expense of their districts.New York Rep.
McCampbell rejected suggestions that the congresswoman -- who kicked off her term by promising to"impeach this mother****r" at an event hours after being sworn-in -- is too divisive or preoccupied with national politics."I think it's divorced from reality," McCampbell said."When you look at the actual receipts, when you look at Rep. Tlaib's work, it's rare for a freshman to have a bill signed into law, especially a president of the opposing party.
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