Socialism goes west as DSA-backed challenger ousts longtime Democrat

Melat Kiros, a socialist challenger backed by the DSA, has defeated longtime Democrat Rep. Diana DeGette in the Colorado Democratic primary. This victory represents a significant gain in momentum for the far-left movement. The outcome demonstrates the westward expansion of socialism within the political landscape, as the DSA-supported candidate successfully ousted an established representative during the primary process, marking a pivotal shift in the ideological direction of the state's Democratic party representation.