Jim Clyburn Backs Nina Turner’s Opponent

Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) made a rare intervention into a Democratic party primary, endorsing Shontel Brown (D) in the race for a Cleveland congressional seat, the New York Times reports.

Clyburn’s endorsement of Brown over progressive Nina Turner (D) — who is surging in her campaign and is an outspoken ally of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) —highlights an ideological and generational rift in the Democratic party.