Far-left MA Democrat defeats another long-time Dem stalwart in primary – base continues to push party toward socialism

Back in July, the Democratic Party was rocked by the primary defeat of Rep. Joseph Crowley at the hands of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Crowley was a long-time liberal stalwart who was widely regarded as being on-track for bigger and better things. Rumors about his future included replacing Nancy Pelosi as Speaker should the Dems retake the House and, eventually, a run for the White House. Unfortunately for people like Crowley, the DNC’s 2016 disaster has the socialist base fired up. 67% of Democrats now claim to have a favorable view of socialism, and they’re dragging their party further and further to the left. Those who were once considered progressive champions are now looked upon as being too conservative.