Trump, progressives suffer a rough night: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

Tuesday’s contests in Colorado, New York, South Carolina and Utah saw the first incumbent House Democrat to lose in a primary this cycle, along with several losses for Trump-endorsed candidates. 

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party suffered a major blow when Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) lost to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a moderate, in one of the most tumultuous primaries so far. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s near-perfect endorsement track record this cycle took a hit almost everywhere, while Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), a political lightning rod, all but ensured her survival in Congress in November.

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s primary results: 

Bowman’s loss deals the Squad a blow 

The New York lawmaker’s defeat was not a shock. As a member of the House’s progressive “Squad,” who stirred controversy on several issues and generated unflattering headlines, Bowman went into Tuesday’s primary facing a steep cl...