Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms — and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment.
New Media Landscape
This fast-growing world of left-wing websites, podcasters, YouTube hosts, and livestreamers – many of whom blend opinion journalism and activism – affords candidates a sympathetic space to sharpen their message and mobilize grassroots support.
For Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, a Democratic socialist who recently prevailed in a congressional primary against a more moderate rival, appearances on programs like “The Majority Report with Sam Seder” and “Breaking Points” played a key role in his political breakthrough.
Impact on Democratic Party
Analysts say this new media ecosystem risks deepening the fissures in the Democratic Party, alienating moderates in the coalition. New media entrepreneurs argue they are filling a void in mainstream political coverage and providing a platform for candidates with views that have long been underrepresented in Washington.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
