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Socialist Primary Wins Trigger Democratic Party Schism, Carville Warns

6/30/2026

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Democratic Socialists of America candidates won primaries in multiple states, securing 35 victories or uncontested races.
A March Fox News poll found 72% of Democrats say capitalism works poorly, while House Democrats forming a centrist initiative called the socialist victories a reputational liability.
Veteran strategist James Carville declared on his podcast that Democrats must confront a “schism” with the party’s socialist wing.

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Democratic Socialists of America candidates won primaries in multiple states, securing 35 victories or uncontested races.
A March Fox News poll found 72% of Democrats say capitalism works poorly, while House Democrats forming a centrist initiative called the socialist victories a reputational liability.
Veteran strategist James Carville declared on his podcast that Democrats must confront a “schism” with the party’s socialist wing.