How Socialists Took Over the Democratic Party
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.
TL;DR
- Socialist candidates won three primary elections in New York City.
- These victories were supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- The results suggest a broader national trend towards socialist candidates.
- There is concern among establishment Democrats about the electability of socialist candidates in swing states.
- A candidate named Graham Platner might face challenges in a race against Sen. Susan Collins.