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Progressive Democrats targeting Congressman Dan Lipinski in primary
Longtime Chicago congressman Dan Lipinski is being targeted by the progressive wing of the Democratic party in the 2018 primary. New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Gloria Steinem, the Human Rights Campaign, and numerous organizations have endorsed Lipinski’s opponent, businesswoman Marie Newman. “Dan Lipinski has a real, formidable challenger like he’s never had before. The environment is different. . . . The energy is palpable,” Sasha Bruce, vice president for campaigns and strategies with NARAL Pro-Choice America, told Politico. “This is a staunchly progressive values Democratic district.” Lipinski is one of the few pro-life Democrats in Congress. [Politico]
