Democrats are the party of socialism now
Janeese Lewis George, an avowed socialist and proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America, took a commanding lead in the District of Columbia’s Democratic primary on June 16, all but guaranteeing she will be the next mayor of Washington. As radical as Lewis George’s socialist policies are, however, they should not be thought of as an aberration, as they might once have been. For socialists within the Democratic Party now control the mayor offices of New York, Chicago, and Seattle, and are poised to take over Los Angeles and Washington. The Democratic Party has become the party of socialism.
TL;DR
- Socialists are increasingly winning mayoral races in major U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York, and Seattle, with more poised to win.
- Candidate Janeese Lewis George's proposed policies in Washington D.C. include a new business tax, ending education reforms, and reducing police funding.
- The author contends that the Democratic Party is moving towards socialism, which is negatively impacting city economies, education, and public safety.
- Examples from Chicago, New York, and Seattle are cited to illustrate the negative outcomes of socialist policies, such as increased debt, failed housing projects, and business relocation.