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Progressives Urged to Back Electable Democrat, Stop Trump

6/1/2026

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Progressives are urged to set aside purity and back the electable Democrat to stop President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration has raised inflation, gas and grocery prices and failed to deliver cost reductions.
Democratic strategists say maximizing loyal-Democrat turnout and persuading moderate independents are essential to defeat Trump.
Activists warn a loss could bring more corruption, fascism and rights erosion, and cite redistricting as a hurdle requiring intensive grassroots effort.

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Progressives are urged to set aside purity and back the electable Democrat to stop President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration has raised inflation, gas and grocery prices and failed to deliver cost reductions.
Democratic strategists say maximizing loyal-Democrat turnout and persuading moderate independents are essential to defeat Trump.
Activists warn a loss could bring more corruption, fascism and rights erosion, and cite redistricting as a hurdle requiring intensive grassroots effort.