AIPAC and Big Tech Super PACs Spend $2 Million to Boost Diana DeGette in Colorado Primary Against Socialist Challenger Melat Kiros
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Ryan Grim, Julian Andreone, Toby Jaffe
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AIPAC and big tech-backed super PACs have poured roughly $2 million behind Rep. Diana DeGette ahead of her contentious Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st congressional district against democratic socialist challenger Melat Kiros. The June 30 primary has drawn national attention following recent democratic socialist wins in New York City, highlighting the ongoing battle between establishment Democrats and progressive challengers. The article examines the significant outside spending, the candidates' positions, and the broader implications for the Democratic Party's internal ideological struggle.
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bskyAIPAC and Big Tech Super PACs Spend $2 Million to Boost Diana DeGette in Colorado Primary Against Socialist Challenger Melat Kirosdropsitenews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSuper PACs funded by AIPAC and major big tech donors have poured roughly $2 million behind Rep. Diana DeGette on the eve of her contentious primary in Colorado's first congressional district against democratic socialist challenger Melat Kiros.
The June 30 primary in the Denver area has drawn national attention in the wake of Tuesday's sweeping set of wins by democratic socialist candidates in New York City.
This race represents a key battleground in the ongoing struggle between the Democratic establishment and the progressive wing of the party.
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