How Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary Tests the Bounds of US Progressivism In a highly symbolic election, four progressive Democrats are vying for the nomination to represent Pennsylvania's third congressional district in the US House of Representatives.
The contest has drawn nationwide attention and serves as a microcosm of the party's internal struggle between idealism and pragmatism.
The policy platforms of the candidates – Marc Stier, director emeritus of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, notes that they are "all opposed to Donald Trump" and share similar stances on issues like expanding healthcare and addressing affordability – are remarkably similar.