A heated congressional primary debate in New York highlighted generational and ideological divides within the Democratic Party.
Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier apologized for past disparaging tweets about Vice President Kamala Harris during an exchange with incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
The primary next Tuesday tests NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's influence as he backs several progressive challengers across the city.
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The divides between the Democratic old guard and a new class of progressive challenger were on sharp display on Tuesday night as a congressional candidate in New York’s 13th District apologized for past disparaging remarks about Kamala Harris.
