How socialists took over the Democratic Party
So far, Democrats haven’t nominated many in such places. Graham Platner could blow a winnable race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), but Mamdani’s progeny will definitely win in November.Advertisement As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win congressional majorities.
- ▪So far, Democrats haven’t nominated many in such places.
- ▪Graham Platner could blow a winnable race against Sen.
- ▪Susan Collins (R-ME), but Mamdani’s progeny will definitely win in November.Advertisement As frustrated centrists are quick to point out, primary victories in deep-blue urban districts won’t flip the seats necessary for Democrats to win con
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Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.A trio of socialist primary victories in New York City, when left-wing candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated establishment Democrats, is part of a broader national trend that could see socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) end his political career on a high note Recommended Stories Schumer won’t ‘survive’ a primary against a DSA candidate: Joe Concha Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 options grow after socialist wins in New York Tom Kean to hold fundraiser same day he returns to Congress after three-month hiatus Republicans hope, and establishment Democrats fear, that socialist candidates…
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