""at least 30% of House Democrats would face primaries, but now "that number might turn out to be even higher.""
""You can just tell. It's the year. People's hair is on fire, they just feel like they've got to do something,""
""People are pissed, they're sad, they're concerned.""
""Every young idealist says, 'If Mamdani can do it, so can I.' Never mind that Mamdani is an exceptional talent,""
Progressive challengers are mounting a wave of primary campaigns against House Democrats, with New York emerging as a focal point. Chi Ossé filed paperwork to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, while Chuck Park announced a bid against Rep. Grace Meng and Michael Blake is challenging Rep. Ritchie Torres. Potential challengers include Brad Lander, Alexa Avilés, and others targeting Reps. Dan Goldman, George Latimer, and Adriano Espaillat. Rep. Mark Pocan suggested at least 30% of House Democrats could face primaries, and momentum from recent insurgent wins is energizing more progressive hopefuls.
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