#primary challenge

Trump backs Gallrein, I understand that politics can feel personal, messy, and even a little fake. This week, the drama came to Shelbyville, Kentucky, when President Donald Trump publicly told retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to run against GOP Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump’s social media post about that moment, which was clear, loud, and blunt, said, “RUN, ED, RUN.” Trump supports Gallrein, and this…

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse reads a list provided by his constituents outside a middle school in Providence, Rhode Island. (Image taken from a screencap.)

Since January, angry constituents have met with their lawmakers at town halls and other meetings. In addition, some lawmakers have faced pressure via phone calls and social media. Many of these communications were contentious and most had the same theme: health care. Other topics ranged from Trump’s cabinet picks to money in politics.

Two days ago, I shared some information from Republican town halls. Now, it’s the Democrats’ turn.

This time, I would like to focus on these lawmakers:

Sen. Cory Booker

Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Sen. Joe Manchin

Sen. Claire McCaskill

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

Rep. Scott Peters

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Could Russ Feingold lose a Democratic primary for his former U.S. Senate seat? #WIsen

Go ahead and laugh at me, but I think it’s possible that Russ Feingold could actually lose a Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat he held for three terms before being defeated by far-right Republican Ron Johnson in 2010.

During his 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Feingold became famous for his advocacy for progressive ideals on a wide array of issues, especially civil liberties and campaign…