May 17, 2022: 3 big storylines to watch in today's primaries

Today is one of the most consequential primary days of the year, with nominating contests in five states — Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania — that will tell us a great deal about the direction of the two parties. 

There are three major storylines that continue to dominate the 2022 primary season:

1. Donald Trump's grip on the GOP
2. Progressive challenges to Biden-like Democratic centrists
3. The rise of anti-democratic and extremist candidates

All three storylines collide in today’s most-watched state: Pennsylvania.

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