Ayanna Pressley's Triumph Prompts Questions About Future Of The Democratic Party

Shock waves are reverberating across the country after a stunning upset in the 7th Congressional District. Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley decisively defeated 10-term incumbent Congressman Michael Capuano, who became the latest casualty in a series of political upsets that are reshaping the Democratic Party.

Pressley's win is reminiscent of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory in New York's 14th Congressional District over U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley.

Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, activist and minister. She tweets @RevMariama.

Jennifer Smith, news director for the Dorchester Reporter. She tweets @JennDotSmith.