House Democrats suffer 2nd crushing primary loss as party's pick falls short in Maine
In Maine's 2nd Congressional District primary, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, the preferred candidate of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), lost to progressive rival Matt Dunlap. This marks the second instance this month where a DCCC-backed candidate has failed to win their primary, following Jasmeet Bains in California's 22nd district. The DCCC's interventions have caused internal friction, with some Democrats considering withholding dues. Dunlap will now face Republican Paul LePage in a district considered a key pickup opportunity for the GOP. AI
