Politics

Democrats Face Backlash in Primary Races

Updated 2026-06-20 13:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Democratic candidates are facing backlash from party leadership for trying to play a kingmaker role in primary races. The move is causing internal strife within the party.

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Axios

Establishment Dems face blowback for trying to play kingmaker

Some Democratic candidates are learning the hard way that there's a cost to being party leadership's favorite in a hotly contested primary.Why it matters: This

2026-06-20 13:07 UTC