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moderate positions
Coverage of moderate positions in the Nexus archive.
- Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado
A moderate Democrat, John Hickenlooper, defeated progressive challenger Julie Gonzales in Colorado's Democratic primary. Gonzales criticized Hickenlooper's moderate stance and support for some Trump nominees, but her loss marked a setback for the progressive wave in the party during the midterms.