Dying former congressman Barney Frank tells Democrats their far-left messaging is costing them voters
Former Congressman Barney Frank, 86, has issued a warning to Democrats from hospice care, urging the party to reconsider its far-left messaging. He argues that focusing on progressive social issues over economic inequality is alienating voters. Frank, a longtime liberal, emphasizes the need for strategic prioritization within the party.
- ▪Barney Frank is a former U.S. representative from Massachusetts who served from 1981 to 2013.
- ▪He is releasing a book criticizing the Democratic Party's focus on progressive causes over economic issues.
- ▪Frank believes Democrats should address transgender rights and other social issues more incrementally.
- ▪He made his remarks while receiving hospice care for congestive heart failure in Maine.
- ▪Democrats are reportedly struggling with their public image ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Media Dying former congressman Barney Frank tells Democrats their far-left messaging is costing them voters Frank, 86, is releasing a book from hospice criticizing Democrats for neglecting economic inequality By Joshua Q. Nelson Fox News Published May 4, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video There’s a 'majority for change' in California: Steve Hilton California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses the battle for the state on 'The Big Weekend Show.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former congressman Barney Frank warned on Sunday that Democrats of going too far left while dying in a hospice of congestive heart failure in Maine.
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