Why California Proves the Extreme Left Is Now the Democrat Mainstream
The article discusses the shift of the Democratic Party in California towards a more radical socialist ideology. It highlights the decline of moderate voices within the party and the rise of far-left candidates, exemplified by the political landscape in cities like Los Angeles and New York. The piece also critiques the performance of long-standing Democratic representatives and the challenges faced by traditional values in the state.
- ▪The Democratic Party has been overtaken by its radical socialist wing, leaving moderates behind.
- ▪California's political landscape is shifting, with far-left candidates gaining prominence in major cities.
- ▪Longtime Democratic representatives are increasingly viewed as insufficiently radical by the party's new base.
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Home – California Politics & News – Why California Proves the Extreme Left Is Now the Democrat Mainstream opinion Why California Proves the Extreme Left Is Now the Democrat Mainstream Drew Allen • May 27, 2026 Print Xavier Becerra stands at a podium. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); The Democratic Party did not merely drift left over the decades, as some still politely maintain.
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