Progressive knives come out for Democrat behind Trump impeachment push

Progressive knives come out for Democrat behind Trump impeachment push

Progressive knives are out for Rep. Shri Thanedar (D), a Michigan lawmaker who has emerged as something of a lightning rod within his party as he braces for a potentially tough reelection fight. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) last week became the first House Democrat this cycle to back a primary challenger to an incumbent when…

'Squad' Rep. Backstabs Democrat Who Tried To Impeach Trump

A progressive “Squad” member is rankled by her fellow Democrat’s decision to pull his articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, and now she’s lining up behind a progressive primary challenger she hopes will oust him next cycle. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), who withdrew the measure after pressure from establishment party leaders, is now in the crosshairs of Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a “Squad” Democrat who also happens to be another member…