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How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates
Reuters ^ | August 6, 2026 | Helene Coster

Posted on 08/06/2026 9:41:34 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms -- and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment.

For Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, ​a Democratic socialist who recently prevailed in a congressional primary against a more moderate rival, appearances on programs like "The Majority Report with Sam Seder" and "Breaking Points" played a key role in his political breakthrough.

"It ‌helps me increase my visibility, validation and ability to raise money,” said Rabb, describing it as “a Venn diagram of success.”

This fast-growing world of left-wing websites, podcasters, YouTube hosts and livestreamers – many of whom blend opinion journalism and activism – affords candidates a sympathetic space to sharpen their message and mobilize grassroots support. But it also risks deepening the fissures in the Democratic Party, analysts say, and alienating moderates in the coalition.

On Tuesday, progressive Abdul El-Sayed eked out a victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against Haley Stevens, the preferred candidate of the party establishment.

El-Sayed, a former state health official and ​a rising star in left-wing media, was massively outspent in television advertising -- funded by tens of millions of dollars from pro-Israel and other outside groups -- but still managed to win in a swing state carried by Republican President Donald ​Trump in 2024.

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1 posted on 08/06/2026 9:41:34 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Our commie “media” is bringing in the antisemites, the Communists, the fascist Aunt Teefuses, the Pikers, and all the Muzzie terrorists kings. We’ve also got their 50 million freeloading, illegal alien scumbags living off the U.S. taxpayers because of the asskissing, ICE haters in the “media” filled with skanky princess who found “journalism” is best for their low I.Q.s when choosing your “career”.


2 posted on 08/06/2026 9:49:57 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Gen Zers are the same mental midgets who ate Tide pods as toddlers.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

The ANGRY FEMALE liberal “media” prefers Nazi Muzzie Kings running America.


3 posted on 08/06/2026 9:59:43 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Gen Zers are the same mental midgets who ate Tide pods as toddlers.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Which is why el Sayed will win in November.


4 posted on 08/06/2026 10:00:48 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

I suspect China financing.


5 posted on 08/06/2026 10:13:03 AM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: kaktuskid

and/or Qatar.


6 posted on 08/06/2026 10:15:23 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Black folk won’t vote for him. Nor will the UPers.


7 posted on 08/06/2026 10:19:41 AM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: MinorityRepublican

I remember when Maddow had to stop peddling the Russia Collusion hoax because it was proven fake, her ratings crashed. The people watching her did not want to listen to the truth, they wanted to listen to someone bashing Trump.


8 posted on 08/06/2026 10:34:44 AM PDT by alternatives?
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To: MinorityRepublican

When hasn’t the left-wing US media empowered progressive candidates.


9 posted on 08/06/2026 11:17:54 AM PDT by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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