Tonight’s primary results are a turning point for the Democratic Party and our democracy.
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When we launched Lincoln Square, we made a promise to build an independent, unbought, and unfiltered media home for pro-democracy Americans. Because of your support, we have been able to cut through the noise, tell the truth, and build a growing community of people who refuse to look away from what is happening to our country.
As polls close tonight across key primary states like Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, and Washington—and as we head into crucial upcoming primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida—we are reaching a critical turning point. Tonight’s results will directly dictate the direction of our movement, the strength of our ballot in November, and the future of the Democratic Party.
With less than 100 days until the midterms, we cannot afford to sit back and watch.
The Electorate Has Shifted—And the Establishment Is Missing It
Something profound has happened among Democratic and independent voters over the past year.
As veteran strategist Joe Trippi noted on a recent episode of The Trippi Show, just one year ago, Republicans held a +6 advantage as the “party that best represents change.” Today, that has completely inverted: Democrats hold a +10 advantage as the Party of Change.
Voters aren’t looking for minor tweaks to a broken system. They are demanding an overhaul. Yet, as a massive wave of grassroots energy moves to the left, establishment Democrats in Congress seem desperate to cling to a status quo that voters have overwhelmingly rejected.
Ask yourself: Why is the establishment pushing back against the very progressives fueling this surge?
Because new, unbought progressive candidates threaten the entire business model of big-money politics. They want to restore a democracy where policies attract voters, where elected officials answer to their constituents first, and where corporate PACs and special interests can no longer buy access, influence legislation, or dictate party platforms.
Standing Idly By While Corruption Runs Rampant
For years, we’ve watched establishment leadership sit on their hands while core democratic norms and basic human decency are trampled:
No Accountability: We saw Merrick Garland’s Justice Department hesitate and stall while MAGA architects went unpunished. We watched officials like Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino walk away without accountability after the horrific killings of Renee Goode, Alex Pretti, and the deaths of immigrants held in brutal ICE custody.
Surrendering the Moral High Ground: While Republicans use weaponization funds and push illegal military action, some establishment Democrats voted to continue actions in Iran. And while progressives demand transparency on the cover-up of the Epstein files by figures like Blanche and Bondi, party leadership just aren’t fighting hard enough.
Corporate Dominance & War: Many voters are rightfully asking: Since when did Democrats become the party that tolerates big-money corporate dominance and endless war? We remember when Democrats fought tooth-and-nail against Citizens United, stood up for human rights, and opposed military actions that extend far beyond self-defense.
Voters are exhausted by leadership that does what is comfortable, profitable and easy rather than what is right.
Follow the Money: Why the Media & Consultant Class Want the Status Quo
It isn’t just corporate politicians protecting this system—it is the political media ecosystem itself.
The consultant class, cable news networks, and media conglomerates make hundreds of millions of dollars off big-money ad buys from corporate/special interest PACs and multi-million-dollar campaigns. Chaos, volatility, and endless corporate ad spending generate high ratings and massive profits.
When progressive candidates vow to get money out of politics, they threaten that lucrative revenue pipeline. That is why mainstream commentators routinely disparage grassroots fighters while propping up status-quo candidates who promise not to rock the boat—even as that status quo slides us closer to autocracy.
Tonight’s Elections & The Role of Independent Media
That is why tonight’s primary returns and the upcoming primary battles are so crucial. The corporate media and big-money PACs want to spin tonight’s numbers to protect their favored candidates and suppress grassroots momentum. They want you to believe that true progress is impossible.
We refuse to stop progress.
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A real democracy is built on transparency, accountability, and the power of informed voters shaping their own future. That is what democracy is all about—and anything less is fundamentally un-American.
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We cannot let corporate PACs, special interests, or media narratives dictate the future of our country. We need candidates who are powered by the people, answerable to the people, and ready to restore decency, integrity, and American pride.
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In solidarity and truth,
The Lincoln Square Team