The US Democratic Party is facing a split between its progressive and moderate factions ahead of the midterm elections, with just over two months left until voting begins. Progressive candidates have won several key primary victories, causing anxiety among establishment Democrats who worry that these candidates may struggle to win in Republican-leaning states and swing districts. Both sides agree on one thing: they've learned a lesson from the 2024 defeat, but they disagree on what that lesson is, with progressives believing that moderation has failed and moderates thinking that the party needs to appeal more to moderate voters. Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress, says that Democrats need to win in Republican-leaning states and districts to end Trump's presidency.
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