Why an aggressive campaign to take down a progressive Dem failed

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Why an aggressive campaign to take down a progressive Dem failed

In Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, foes of Rep. Summer Lee made an aggressive effort to unseat the progressive Democratic congresswoman via a primary challenge from Bhavini Patel — a member of Western Pennsylvania's Edgewood Borough Council. A lot of money was spent trying to get Patel nominated, but when the primary was held on Tuesday, April 23, Lee defeated Patel by 21 percent. Now, Lee enters the general election and will be taki…