What’s Really Driving the Left’s Wins In Democratic Primaries?

The article analyzes the recent surge of progressive candidates defeating incumbent Democrats and establishment figures in primary elections, notably in Colorado and New York. It attributes the trend to several factors: increasingly liberal attitudes among Democratic voters, effective get-out-the-vote operations by the Democratic Socialists of America in urban areas, and frustration within the party base over Democratic leadership losing twice to Donald Trump. Political scientists Julia Azari and Seth Masket are featured to discuss the relative importance of these drivers. The piece is part of the 'Right Now With Perry Bacon' show on The New Republic.