Rep. Alan Grayson slammed Democratic leadership on Sunday, arguing that they dismissed progressive candidates for Senate this year and tossed them “in the garbage” in favor of establishment choices in key states.

In an interview, Grayson pointed to Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards and former Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak as progressives who ran earlier this year only to be spurned by the Democratic establishment. Edwards and Sestak ended up losing to Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Katie McGinty, respectively. Grayson made the comments when asked if he’s lost support from Democrats because of some comments that aren’t considered “civil” by many in in the party.