It’s no secret that many political professionals are predicting that the chaos of the 2024 election will make 1968 look tame. But that assumption is usually centered on the presidential campaign, which is expected to be the ugliest ever. Underlooked is the unprecedented infighting in both parties at the House race level: not just the never-ending Matt Gaetz vs. Kevin McCarthy feud, which Politico identified in proxy fights across Ohio, Nevada, and Illinois; but also the progressive Dems vs. AIPAC battle, which has sharply escalated in recent weeks.
None of this is normal, but it’s worth considering how contentious House primaries could contribute to an already unstable political environment. Here are the questions to watch in the new year:
