Graham Platner Succession Fight Splits Democrats

Wall Street Journal: “The jockeying comes amid an increasingly fraught nationwide battle for the party’s identity ahead of November’s midterm elections. Progressives have been building up momentum in primary elections, touting the victories of several left-wing congressional candidates, including three Democratic socialists in New York and Colorado. Centrists say such candidates can’t win in competitive general elections and could damage the party’s chances to retake Congress.”

“That sets the stage for a potential fight over Platner’s replacement to become the latest flashpoint between the two factions.”