Josh Kraushaar

In upsets for moderates, DSA-aligned Melat Kiros' defeated Rep. Diana DeGette, and Manny Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird

In our decentralized political environment, it’s easier than ever for a critical mass of ideologically committed small-dollar donors to power insurgent, ideologically driven campaigns

J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami said his organization was ‘proud’ to sponsor the event after Piker was announced as the ‘surprise speaker’

These two unexpected nomination fights are serving as a microcosm of both parties’ ideological directions

The anti-Israel activists have certainly captured a faction of the Democratic Party, but their ties to so many unpopular views and causes make the whole movement politically toxic in middle America

The biggest red flag for the party — especially among its Jewish and pro-Israel supporters — is its decision to give Michigan Democrats such a pivotal role, given the rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the state party ranks

Two Democratic operatives involved in Michigan and other targeted races told JI that left-wing candidates endorsed by Sanders and his far-left allies can expect to win about one-third of the primary vote

Missouri is playing the role of the must-watch undercard, marking another significant bellwether contest between the center and the left

The reality is that these candidates are politically problematic to the overall public for reasons that go far beyond their views on Jews or Israel

The results paint a picture of a Democratic Party deeply divided, with older voters, Black voters and Jewish voters forming the centrist coalition