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Republican National Committee: The Socialist Takeover of the Democrat Party

The article presents Lander as a New York congressional nominee and criticizes his policy positions and past conduct involving immigration enforcement.

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An RNC-authored opinion piece argues that socialist candidates and ideas are gaining influence in the Democratic Party, focusing on three New York congressional nominees and quoting lawmakers who support a “big tent” approach.

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Pennsylvania congressional nominee described as a socialist and supported by Democratic lawmakers

Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator quoted describing socialist victories as a positive trend

New Jersey congressional nominee described as supported by socialists and welcomed by Jeffries

Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator quoted describing the party’s growth as a positive sign

Ami Bera
D · CA-6

Representative quoted describing the party’s range of views

Representative quoted supporting a big-tent approach

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Senator quoted describing Democrats as a big-tent party

Robert Garcia
D · CA-42

Representative quoted in favor of welcoming different views into the party

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator quoted on progressive and Democratic socialist candidates

House Minority Leader quoted welcoming new members of the New York congressional delegation

Jim Clyburn
D · SC-6

Representative quoted on the political appeal of socialism

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader mentioned in a quotation about the Democratic Party’s leftward momentum

Representative quoted welcoming new members to the party

Jamie Raskin
D · MD-8

Representative quoted describing voters’ interest in a broad Democratic Party

Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative cited as a supporter of Chris Rabb

Representative cited as a supporter of socialist candidates and their growing influence

Representative quoted describing Democrats as a big-tent caucus

Maine Senate candidate quoted describing himself as a communist

Seth Moulton
D · MA-6

Representative quoted in favor of a big-tent approach

Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator quoted in favor of celebrating socialist members of the party

Rashida Tlaib
D · MI-12

Representative cited as a supporter of Chris Rabb

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative quoted describing the progressive movement’s growing influence

ALSO MENTIONED  Janeese Lewis George, Washington, D.C., mayoral nominee described as a DSA member; Kathy Hochul, Governor cited as a supporter of Zohran Mamdani; Katie Wilson, Seattle mayoral candidate described as a self-described socialist; Milat Kiros, Colorado political figure criticized for her views and statements; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor described as running on a socialist agenda

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