‘We’re resonating’: Democratic Socialist looks to topple establishment Democrat in Colorado

Progressive candidates are on a winning streak - and the next big test is in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. Candidate Melat Kiros says her Democratic Socialist platform is “resonating” with voters there in what has been the biggest primary challenge to her opponent – incumbent Rep. Diana Degette – in nearly 30 years. Despite the uphill battle, “They can’t stop us from building this movement,” says Kiros. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:    / @msnow   » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #DSA #MidTerms #Denver

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