I think the energy in this party is on the left.

And I hope that people who are in power in this party

realize that and bring us into the foe.

Welcome to Deconstructed, I'm Maddie Hussin.

The squad looks like it's set to grow on Capitol Hill.

This week saw big historic wins for progressives

in Democratic congressional primaries.

More people who have the lived experiences

that would inform our policy discussions

should be at the table of power, fighting tooth and nail

for the things that we say we care about as a Democratic party.

That's Monde Jones, the Black, gay, Medicare for all

supporting son of a single mother,

who won a primary in one of the wealthiest

congressional districts in the country on Tuesday.

He's my guest today.

So how historic a moment are we in?

Is the left ascendant in the Democratic party right now?

In just a few hours, voters will head to the polls

in New York, Virginia and Kentucky in a major test

for the progressive movement.

Several powerful Democratic incumbents are facing challenges

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