Progressive Democrats are gaining momentum in Democratic primary contests, with observers noting that voters are backing progressive candidates over their corporate-aligned counterparts. Florida state representative Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, won an upset victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday.
Analysts note that the shift reflects voter frustration with corporate-aligned Democrats and a preference for candidates focused on working-class issues, rather than support for socialism per se.
The rise of progressive candidates has coincided with what analysts describe as a decline in corporate Democrats during the current election cycle.
