The left-wing revolt Karen Bass never saw coming

The left-wing revolt Karen Bass never saw coming


That’s the nightmare scenario for a Democratic incumbent — not a fight with the right, but a revolt from the left. A close ally of Nancy Pelosi during her years in Congress, she built a reputation as one of the House’s more reliably liberal members. In 2020, she ousted Democratic Council member David Ryu with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America and a coalition of progressive activists who argued City Hall wasn’t moving fast enough.

Author: Jon Fleischman


Published at: 2026-02-09 23:06:14

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