Democrats suddenly aren’t so welcome to the ‘jungle’ primary system

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Democrats suddenly aren’t so welcome to the ‘jungle’ primary system

Updated 4 days ago
New York Post
Fox News
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Democrats are defenders of democracy — except when they lose. Then they want to change the rules. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Fox News, New York Post.

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Democrats suddenly aren’t so welcome to the ‘jungle’ primary system
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/4/2026

Democrats suddenly aren’t so welcome to the ‘jungle’ primary system

Democrats are defenders of democracy — except when they lose. Then they want to change the rules. California Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks has decided that the state’s odd primary system — the “top two” or “jungle” primary — does not work. That’s odd, because it has been a huge boost to Democrats — until now.

House Democrats' campaign arm draws progressive fury for trying to 'tip the scales' in key House primary
Fox News5/5/2026

House Democrats' campaign arm draws progressive fury for trying to 'tip the scales' in key House primary

Democratic strategists Meghan Hays and Angie Wong debate Sen. Chuck Schumer’s primary strategy after Janet Mills exits the Maine Senate race and the DNC's unreleased 2024 election autopsy report, discussing its impact on upcoming elections. Progressives are blasting party leaders after House Democrats’ campaign arm.