Democratic socialism keeps 'spreading around further': Byron York
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York pointed to the growing influence of democratic socialism in cities across the country.
TL;DR
- Byron York states that the most significant energy within the Democratic Party is coming from the far Left.
- He points to Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as strong voices for the party in 'deep blue single-party jurisdictions'.
- Democratic socialism is described as 'spreading around further'.
- York suggests the Democratic Party is reflecting and deciding to 'go further left' after losing to Donald Trump.
- He criticizes Texas State Rep. James Talarico for his stance on transgender issues and gender-affirming care for minors.
- York believes Republicans may have an advantage in redistricting efforts related to democratic socialists.
- He notes that voters historically tend to be 'tough on the president's party' in November elections.