Dossier
Democratic coalition
Coverage of Democratic coalition in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color
Democrats face internal conflicts over race, populism, and ideology as left-wing candidates challenge establishment figures like Hakeem Jeffries. The clashes highlight debates within the party about identity politics and power dynamics, particularly in New York's congressional primary where Claire Valdez defeated an establishment-backed candidate.