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July 11, 2026
Sen. Eric Schmitt Highlights Far-Left Gains Ahead of 2028 Democratic Primaries
- Sen. Eric Schmitt points to recent primary wins by far-left candidates in New York and Colorado as evidence of a growing progressive influence in the Democratic Party.
- He predicts that these trends will shape the 2028 Democratic primaries, potentially challenging centrist figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
- Schmitt argues that the Democratic Party is increasingly abandoning centrist policies, particularly on immigration.
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