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Midwest Progressive vs. Moderate Primaries

Wisconsin and Minnesota hold high-stakes Democratic primaries testing progressive versus moderate power.

Midwest Progressive vs. Moderate Primaries
Photo: Fox News Politics

FRAMING NPR Politics and Washington Post emphasized Electability vs. Progressive Power; Fox News Politics and Washington Examiner emphasized Socialist Threat to Battlegrounds.

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

  • Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary included Mike Lindell, who was endorsed by President Trump. NPR Politics, Washington Examiner

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

  • NPR framed the races as tests of whether far-left candidates can win general elections in November. NPR Politics
  • NPR noted Lindell plays up Trump ties despite Trump losing Minnesota, and the state GOP convention backed a rival. NPR Politics
  • NPR consulted Cook Political Report's Jessica Taylor on the moderate-versus-progressive dynamics Tuesday. NPR Politics
  • Washington Post highlighted Tuesday as the most crowded primary day left on the calendar. Washington Post

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

  • Fox News reported that David Axelrod argued Hong losing would benefit other progressives like El-Sayed. Fox News Politics
  • Fox News reported Rep. Tom Tiffany warned Wisconsin could become a 'firewall' against socialism spreading. Fox News Politics
  • Washington Examiner noted retiring Gov. Tony Evers broke neutrality to oppose Hong's candidacy. Washington Examiner
  • Washington Examiner emphasized Hong seeks to lead a state Trump won by fewer than 30,000 votes in 2024. Washington Examiner