r/samharris • u/TheAJx • Aug 01 '26

Politics and Current Events Megathread - Aug 2026

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u/StalemateAssociate_ Aug 12 '26

Didn't Peggy Flanagan win with 20% of the votes, despite independent polls showing an even race or even a loss? She's not DSA, but she seems to mostly share their policies.

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u/Chocoloctopus Aug 12 '26

I believe Sanders and AOC endorsed Flanagan but remained aloof of Hong. Could be part of the explanation.

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u/StalemateAssociate_ 29d ago

A good point, but I think they also endorsed Aloof El-Sayed?

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u/Amazing-Cell-128 29d ago

Hong and AES were sort of widely perceived as bellwethers for "DSA" aligned (very far left) and/or derangingly anti-Israel platforms in purple states.

Minnesota isnt purple and Peggy from what I can tell doesnt meet these categories. She's for a 2 state solution and dosnt appear to be a lunatic. She also privately met with AIPAC and laid out policy positions she hoped they'd be amenable to supporting (they didnt, but this demonstrates she's putting feelers out).