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SQUAD SUFFERS: Progressive Candidates Get DEMOLISHED in Illinois Primary Bloodbath

Gary FranchiMarch 19, 2026391 views
SQUAD SUFFERS: Progressive Candidates Get DEMOLISHED in Illinois Primary Bloodbath
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The radical Squad's political influence took a massive hit Tuesday night as their hand-picked progressive candidates got absolutely steamrolled by moderate Democrats in Illinois primary elections, delivering a devastating blow to the far-left wing that has dominated Democratic politics for years.

Multiple Squad-endorsed candidates went down in flames across Illinois, with establishment Democrats refusing to bow down to the woke mob that has hijacked their party since 2020. The losses represent a stunning rejection of the extreme agenda pushed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and their socialist allies.

What makes this political massacre even more significant? It's happening while President Trump is systematically dismantling the failed Biden legacy and proving that America First policies actually work. As Trump delivers real results on the border, the economy, and energy independence, Democrats are busy eating their own.

The Squad's House of Cards Crumbles

The progressive meltdown in Illinois isn't happening in a vacuum, patriots. This is what happens when radical ideologies crash into political reality. Everyday Democrats are finally waking up to the fact that defunding police, open borders, and Green New Deal fantasies don't put food on the table or keep communities safe.

"The Squad's toxic brand of politics is being rejected even by their own party," noted one Illinois Democratic strategist who requested anonymity. "Voters want solutions, not Twitter soundbites."

Meanwhile, President Trump continues his historic second term agenda with Republican control of Congress, proving that Americans chose competence over chaos in 2024. As Trump fulfills his promises on mass deportation and government efficiency through Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, the contrast couldn't be clearer.

The Squad's stunning losses in Illinois prove that even Democrats are getting tired of the radical left's war on common sense. The question is: will the rest of the Democratic Party learn from this political bloodbath, or will they double down on the extremism that's driving ordinary Americans straight into Trump's arms?

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PatriotMom2024VerifiedMar 19, 2026
Finally! Voters are waking up to the radical agenda these progressive candidates have been pushing. The Squad's influence has been toxic for the Democratic party and terrible for America.
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ConservativeVoiceVerifiedMar 20, 2026
Absolutely right. Even moderate Democrats are getting tired of their extreme positions.
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FreedomFirst1776VerifiedMar 20, 2026
🎉🎉🎉 Best news I've heard all week!
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ChicagoRealistVerifiedMar 20, 2026
I live in Illinois and can tell you firsthand that people here are fed up with the crime, high taxes, and woke policies. These primary results don't surprise me one bit.
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RedWaveRisingVerifiedMar 20, 2026
The progressive movement is collapsing under its own weight. When even Democratic primary voters are rejecting these candidates, you know the country is ready to move back toward the center-right where we belong.
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TaxpayerTedVerifiedMar 20, 2026
Does anyone know if any of these defeated candidates are planning to run as independents? I'm worried they might try to split the vote in November.
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ElectionWatcherVerifiedMar 21, 2026
Most states have sore loser laws that prevent primary losers from running as independents, but I'm not sure about Illinois specifically.
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MainStreetUSAVerifiedMar 21, 2026
This gives me hope that common sense is making a comeback. Regular working families don't want defund the police nonsense or Green New Deal fantasies - they want safe streets and affordable energy.