Almost all the primaries are behind us now, and the outlook is still grim for the midterm elections this fall. The semi-fascist Republican Party is well-positioned to win control of the House and has a decent chance of also gaining a majority in the Senate. But demagoguery is not destiny. Progressives can help steer the future in a better direction over the next two months.
One important congressional primary remains — the battle for an open seat in Rhode Island — where renowned progressive activist David Segal is waging an uphill campaign against two well-funded corporate Democrats, Seth Magaziner and Sarah Morgenthau. For 20 years, Segal has been a highly talented organizer, from the local level to federal policy victories in Washington.
