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Democratic Socialists

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Gutfeld ties DSA appeal to Nate Silver's data on educated low-income voters

Jul 22, 2026

The Gutfeld monologue and panel examine why Democratic Socialists appear angry despite economic conditions. It cites Nate Silver's analysis of voter data and a 2021 DSA member survey showing high education paired with lower incomes. Segments reference recent Treasury actions blocking payments to deceased individuals and mock cultural figures. Panelists discuss education choices, government loans, gender studies degrees, and lifestyle pressures on young credentialed voters. Guests include comedian Michael Loftus, strategist Erin Maguire, author Kat Timpf, and Tyrus.

▶ Source: Fox News

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Comms Expert Links DSA Messaging to Trump 2016 on Voter Pain Points

Jul 4, 2026

The segment discusses 2025-2026 Democratic primary results, highlighting DSA-backed wins including Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral success and endorsements by Jamaal Bowman, plus a recent Colorado upset. It features a communications expert analyzing why DSA messaging resonates by addressing institutional distrust and economic pressures. Guest comments from Mondaire Jones on a potential national movement are included. The expert compares the approach to Trump's 2016 strategy, stressing validation of voter concerns over dismissal. Sourcing relies on recent election outcomes and interviewee analysis.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Fox Business Discusses DSA Primary Wins and Party Shift

Jul 2, 2026

The segment covers recent Democratic Socialist of America-backed candidates winning primaries in New York City, Colorado, and D.C., alongside platforms like Medicare for All and universal childcare. It highlights a 2021 DSA member survey on race and education, Axios reporting on Kamala Harris contacting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and guest commentary labeling the trend a socialist takeover. Guests Ben Ferguson and Gianno Caldwell, plus clips from Yemisi Edgewooly, argue the party has shifted left, with candidates portrayed as privileged elites rather than working class. The discussion ties the rise to broader concerns about Marxism versus American founding principles.

▶ Source: Fox Business

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Democratic Socialist Wins NYC Primary Amid Past Posts Scrutiny

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covers recent Democratic primary wins by Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates in New York City, highlighting 32-year-old Darializa Avila Chevalier's victory over five-term Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13. It details scrutiny over her deleted social media posts from 2018-2022 expressing support for abolishing police, prisons and borders, seizing property, and criticizing Democrats and Israel, which she has since disavowed as regrettable youthful statements. Panelists including references to Sen. Chris Murphy discuss the party's direction, working-class focus, and whether the Democratic Party has a 'socialist problem' comparable to Republican issues with Trump.

▶ Source: MS NOW

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Hannity critiques Democratic Socialists citing Goldman coffee shop incident

Jun 23, 2026

The segment focuses on Hannity's commentary criticizing the Democratic Socialist movement within the party, linking it to envy, resentment, opposition to meritocracy, and anti-Semitism expressed through hostility toward Israel. It highlights an incident involving Rep. Dan Goldman at Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn, where the shop posted a refusal of service message referencing 'genocide juice' and AIPAC before refunding his purchase.

▶ Source: Fox News