"Primaries are not an inconvenience, they are the foundation of democratic legitimacy. You cannot argue that democracy is on the ballot in November while narrowing democracy in the primaries from now through August. If a candidate is strong, they should be able to earn support in open competition."
"We go through a long process, making sure that we're looking at folks who are running really strong campaigns. These are all strong candidates, they're the ones who are going to be the general election candidate and they're the ones that we think can win the general election."
"This is exactly what we as Democrats have been complaining about for years, and we're just doing it again. We are six months out from a primary and it is absolutely infuriating."
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced a dozen endorsements through its 'Red to Blue' program, providing funds and organizational support to select candidates. However, most endorsed candidates still face multiple opponents in their primaries, some of whom have raised substantial funds. A group of 17 Democratic primary candidates opposing the endorsements issued a joint statement criticizing the DCCC, arguing that primaries are essential to democratic legitimacy and that strong candidates should earn support through open competition. DCCC chair Suzan DelBene defended the endorsements, stating the committee selected candidates running strong campaigns who can win general elections.
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