A Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger, Melat Kiros, has defeated 30-year incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary for a deep-blue House seat in Colorado.
Background
Kiros, a 29-year-old socialist, was endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. DeGette, a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, sought to win a 16th House term by flexing her leftist bona fides.
The two candidates shared few policy disagreements, but diverged sharply over Israel and antisemitism. Kiros also criticized DeGette for accepting corporate PAC contributions.
Policy Positions
Kiros has suggested that the United States deserved the 9/11 terror attack, stating that it was an ‘inevitable consequence of American foreign policy.’ She has also described the October 2023 attacks against Israel as the ‘inevitable consequence of apartheid.’
DeGette argued that Kiros’ comments on antisemitism and 9/11 were disqualifying, stating that she was ‘shocked and disgusted’ by Kiros’ remarks.
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