DCCC Caught Putting ‘Thumb on the Scale’ in 2026 Primaries, ‘Narrowing Democracy’
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is facing internal criticism for intervening in several 2026 Democratic primaries by endorsing establishment candidates over grassroots opponents. Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse the DCCC of undermining democratic processes by favoring candidates they deem more electable, despite those candidates often trailing in fundraising and local support. The controversy has sparked a broader debate within the party about leadership influence and voter autonomy in nomination contests.
- ▪The DCCC endorsed candidates in competitive 2026 Democratic primaries, including Jasmeet Bains in California's 22nd district, despite some trailing in fundraising and endorsements.
- ▪Progressive leaders, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, criticized the DCCC for interfering in primaries and 'putting its thumb on the scale.'
- ▪The Working Families Party accused the Democratic establishment of favoring candidates who will comply with party leadership rather than those with stronger grassroots support.
- ▪Randy Villegas, a progressive candidate in CA-22, stated that DCCC intervention is 'undemocratic' and undermines voter choice.
- ▪A coalition of Democratic candidates warned that limiting primary democracy contradicts the party's message of defending democracy in general elections.
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DCCC Caught Putting ‘Thumb on the Scale’ in 2026 Primaries, ‘Narrowing Democracy’ By Rusty Weiss | 7:00 AM on May 05, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Created by Brandon Morse for RedState.com The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is at it again — anointing preferred candidates in hotly contested 2026 primaries and being accused, by their own party, of openly "putting its thumb on the scale" to protect establishment candidates. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Which is a fancy way of saying they're being called out for rigging the primaries. Shocker, I know.
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