These 5 former House candidates might've been the next AOC,

but entrenched politicians blocked their path

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nsider talked to five former House candidates who lost primaries to more-experienced politicians.

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The younger candidates said they generally got little to no support from official party leaders.

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One candidate was told to "wait your turn."

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Another found consultants unwilling to help.

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For young political candidates, the road to elective office is often turbulent.

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