Left looks to Delaware for next win over establishment
Two huge upsets by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley over older white men in high-profile Democratic primaries have put the spotlight squarely on Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), who faces his own primary test on Thursday against Kerri Evelyn Harris.
Carper, 71, who has held his seat since 2001, previously served two terms as Delaware’s governor and before that served 10 years in the House.
He’s the epitome of the political establishment in his state, and widely seen as an exemplar of the “Delaware Way.” He hasn’t faced a serious primary challenge since he won his Senate seat.
Harris, 38, is a community activist and Air Force veteran who has received backing from Ocasio-Cortez. She would also become the first LGBTQ person of color to serve in the U.S. Senate should she win in November.
In challenging Carper, she has sought to cast him as an entrenched politician who has embraced Delaware’s corporate entities and failed to stand up for progressive values.
Though Harris’s bid was initially seen as a long shot, the string of recent victories by progressive candidates have shined a spotlight on the race, with observers questioning whether Carper will be the next white, older male politician to fall to a political newcomer.
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Good Luck to Tom Carper.. "Establishment" means excellent experience. I know people in Delaware who voted for him today
"Establishment"= Well Established with Excellent Experience! 
