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Why Young Democratic Socialists Are Beating Incumbents — And What It Means for 2026 and Beyond
During this week's LIVE conversation, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss:
— Colorado shocker: 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros (lawyer turned barista) defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette
— New York results: Multiple DSA-aligned candidates knock off Democratic incumbents — what it really means
— The rise of young, outsider, often immigrant or minority Democratic Socialists — is this a national trend?
— Why Trump’s 2024 victory is pushing Democrats left and making “safe” establishment candidates look riskier
— AOC’s growing influence and the future of the progressive movement
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