Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner fends off primary challenge from moderate Democrat

They F’ed Around With Philly DA Larry Krasner... and Found Out

John Nichols Philadelphia’s progressive DA stood up to Trump, and to compromising Democrats. He just won his reelection primary by a 2–1 margin. The post They F’ed Around With Philly DA Larry Krasner... and Found Out appeared first on The Nation.

Larry Krasner gloats after primary win, tells potential GOP challenger: F around, find out in Nov.

'Krasner's policies have consistently prioritized repeat violent offenders over the rights and safety of victims.'

Larry Krasner Easily Wins in Philadelphia, Reinforcing Network of Reform DAs

Local advocates cheered Krasner’s primary victory on Tuesday, which all but assures him a third term, as an affirmation of criminal justice reform by Philly voters.

Krasner wins Democratic primary for a third term as Philly DA

By MARYCLAIRE DALE and MARC LEVY, The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Progressive stalwart Larry Krasner has won Philadelphia’s Democratic primary election Tuesday to continue serving as district attorney after withstanding an impeachment attempt and years of criticism by President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Krasner’s victory all but guarantees him a third four-year term in office as the city’s top prosecutor, with no Republicans filing…

'System is rigged': MAGA suffers full-blown meltdown following Trump foe’s landslide victory

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is among the progressive prosecutors who MAGA Republicans love to hate. And much to MAGA's chagrin, he moved closer to a third term following a landslide Democratic primary victory on Tuesday, May 20.Krasner received an aggressive primary challenge from Judge Pat Dugan, who attacked Krasner as soft on crime and ran as a centrist Blue Dog Democrat. The Philly DA, however, defended his record, arguing t…

Krasner wins; Philly's "fake" news; Weekly gun violence brief

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Voices and collages of diversity at City Hall(Photo by @barbhmphilly) Krasner prevails in marquee primary race Primary election day in Philly went off without a hitch. In the biggest race, incumbent Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan to be the Democratic nominee for DA in November. Earlier in the day, BP’s Violet Comer-Wilen reported on independents rallying to be able to participate in primaries. (Full results here.) Con…