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Khanna: Time for ‘old guard’ in Democratic establishment to step aside

Khanna: Time for ‘old guard’ in Democratic establishment to step aside

Summary

Progressive Democratic Representative Ro Khanna praised the recent primary win of Melat Kiros, a former attorney, who defeated longtime incumbent Representative Diana DeGette in Colorado. Khanna urged the older leadership in the Democratic Party to make room for new voices and new leaders.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Ro Khanna is a progressive Democrat from California.
  • Melat Kiros, a former attorney, won a Democratic primary in Colorado.
  • Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who had served 15 terms in Congress.
  • Khanna described the primary win as a significant success for progressives.
  • Khanna called on the Democratic Party’s “old guard” to step aside.
  • The call for change highlights a desire for newer leaders in the party.
  • The message was shared on the social media platform X.
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