Progressives

Democrat Primary Candidates Threaten Far-Left ‘Squad’ Members

Establishment Democrats could break up the party’s far-left “Squad” with primary challenges against firebrands Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush. The two are part of the five-member, far-left Squad, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 08: U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) (2nd L) becomes emotional as she speaks as Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) (L) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) (R) look on during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol December 8, 2021 in Washington, DC. House Democrats held the news …