Scandal-plagued 'Squad' rep cruises to Democratic nomination with no GOP roadblocks in view

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is officially the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District after facing no challengers in Tuesday's primary.But despite controversies involving Pressley's personal finances, her husband and racially charged remarks she's made, the "Squad member" will face no Republican candidate in the November general election.Pressley's district encompasses roughly three-quarters of Boston, and the Cook Political Report ranks it as Solid Democrat. She was first elected to office in 2018, alongside Squad members Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rep....

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