Progressive knives come out for Democrat behind Trump impeachment push

Progressive knives are out for Rep. Shri Thanedar (D), a Michigan lawmaker who has emerged as something of a lightning rod within his party as he braces for a potentially tough reelection fight.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) last week became the first House Democrat this cycle to back a primary challenger to an incumbent when she threw her support behind Thanedar’s progressive rival, arguing Thanedar has failed his constituents. Meanwhile, the second-term lawmaker has drawn cri...