What does this say about the Democratic Party as a whole?
They’re moving further left.
Last night, Rep. Michael Capuano’s Democratic challenger Ayanna Pressley– who’s more far left than he is– beat him out in the Massachusetts primary.
Yet another Democratic incumbent– a 10-term incumbent, at that– battered by an even more “progressive” challenger.
Capuano, a 20-year veteran in Congress, made the concession around 9:20 p.m., according to The Washington Post. His opponent in the 7th District, 44-year-old Pressley, was the first woman of color ever elected to the Boston City Council. It was Capuano’s first primary challenge during his nearly two decades in office.
She’s already been dubbed “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2.” She wants “free” health care for all and the absolute abolishment of ICE, although she doesn’t officially identify as a democratic socialist.
She seemed surprised by her own win and took shots at our “racist” and “misogynistic” president in her victory speech.
The moment when @AyannaPressley learned she won. No commentary needed. 💜 #ChangeCantWait #mapoli #ma7 #electwomen #electionday pic.twitter.com/SLLlQTI1Sj
— Jesse Mermell (@jessemermell) September 5, 2018
"It seems like change is on the way," Ayanna Pressley says in speech following Capuano concession in MA-07 Democratic primary. pic.twitter.com/nVWQkW7EHW
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 5, 2018
WATCH: "While our president is a racist, misogynistic, truly empathy-bankrupt man," the conditions that made MA-07 one of most unequal in America was cemented in policy long before Trump, Ayanna Pressley says in primary election victory speech. pic.twitter.com/DGlnQMrFGC
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 5, 2018
Here’s a pic of Ocasio-Cortez and Pressley from a few months ago.
A huge congrats to @Ocasio2018 for your victory tonight! You proved that when we stand up for what we believe in, we win. This is about more than one campaign or election. This is a movement. Together, we will change the world. Congratulations! #ChangeCantWait #Ocasio2018 pic.twitter.com/imORpc1jST
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) June 27, 2018
This photo was taken months ago.
.@AyannaPressley + I bonded over running while constantly told it’s “not our turn,” that we “weren’t ready,” “good enough,” or “experienced” enough.
We kept going anyway.
In June, I won my primary. Tonight, she won hers.
Here’s to November.🚀 pic.twitter.com/4Xf8AnTMUQ
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) September 5, 2018
Free stuff for EVERYONE! Open borders! Economic insolvency!
Take a good look. This is the Democratic Party.