Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American, said he would run in a primary to be the Democratic nominee in 2028

John Fetterman, the maverick Democratic senator who has provoked widespread anger by increasingly siding with Republicans, is to be challenged for his Pennsylvania seat by a democratic socialist candidate who is originally from Gaza.

Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American, said he would run in a primary to be the Democratic nominee in 2028, when Fetterman’s seat is up for re-election.

The move is the first sign of Fetterman’s weakened position in the party since the Democrats won back control of the Senate in last week’s US midterm elections, when the party won at least 54 of the upper chamber’s 100 seats.

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[–] 7 points 2 hours ago*

This is the way, even if exhausting for some unfortunately. As I've said elsewhere 2028 Democratic Primaries officially kick off the moment polls close at midterms.

For any viable challenger to an incumbent with the backing of foreign and domestic mega-donors, it's important to hit the ground running and seize on this momentum right out of the gate!

Personally, this makes me very excited!

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