Progressive Democrats did win decisively in New York primary races, and they actually performed better nationally than the headline suggested. In 2024, progressive candidates won a majority of the open-seat primaries they contested for Senate, House, and governor positions. Groups like the Working Families Party have backed these efforts across multiple states. That said, the full picture is more mixed than a "winning everywhere" narrative implies. Progressives face real limits — they struggle when challenging incumbents, and they're on defense in some races. While they've notched notable successes in certain primaries and regions, they don't dominate the national landscape. The headline oversimplifies by suggesting an across-the-board progressive wave, when the reality shows scattered wins alongside significant challenges depending on the race type and region.