Why 🐱 ProgressivePoliticalCampaigns picked: The democratic socialist movement has notched another win in Providence, Rhode Island. The city’s Democratic primary voters nominated state Rep. David Morales, who was backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, over incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley.

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