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Kennedy warns democratic-socialist surge will cost Democrats 2026.

7/12/2026

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) warned that a surge of democratic-socialist candidates will cause Democratic Party to lose November 2026 elections.
Kennedy said socialism has never succeeded anywhere and will not work in America.
Former independent Senator Joe Manchin linked the rise of democratic-socialist contenders to a leadership void in Democratic Party.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said growing support for democratic socialists indicates voters want representatives who will fight for them.

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) warned that a surge of democratic-socialist candidates will cause Democratic Party to lose November 2026 elections.
Kennedy said socialism has never succeeded anywhere and will not work in America.
Former independent Senator Joe Manchin linked the rise of democratic-socialist contenders to a leadership void in Democratic Party.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said growing support for democratic socialists indicates voters want representatives who will fight for them.