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Rep. Ro Khanna said that "many" in the House Democratic caucus, including himself, will back Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Tuesday's vote.

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[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It often takes 3 or more elections being lost in the wilderness to get some turnover going.

I don't think US democracy will survive two more Republican presidents.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Elections for the U.S. Senate are every 2 years, with 1/3 of the chamber up at each time and 6 year terms. That means you get 3 elections in 6 years.