Democratic battles and incumbents on defense: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
The fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out in a slew of key primaries Tuesday, as races in six states set the matchups in crucial November battlegrounds and settle personal and ideological battles across the country
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