August 11, 2022

Primary Elections

“Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday… Michels defeated former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who was endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence and had backing from establishment Republicans, including ex-Gov. Scott Walker… [also] in Wisconsin, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, one of Trump’s most vocal supporters.” AP News

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive Squad, eked out a closer-than-expected Democratic primary victory Tuesday against a centrist challenger who questioned the incumbent’s support for the ‘defund the police’ movement.” AP News

Here are the results from Tuesday’s key races. New York Times

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From the Right

The right worries that Democrats appear to be gaining ground before the midterms.

From the Left

The left is optimistic that progressive Democrats such as Mandela Barnes can succeed in the midterms.

The left is optimistic that progressive Democrats such as Mandela Barnes can succeed in the midterms.

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