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Aristimuño Says DSA Candidates Will Lose, Urges Democrats Fight Back

8/19/2026

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Former deputy national press secretary Jose Aristimuño told Fox News that Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates do not represent Democratic Party and will lose primaries and the general election.
He urged Democrats to confront extreme-left challengers, naming Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as unelectable.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Meet the Press he does not support DSA agenda and said Democratic Caucus will stay broad while stressing unity.

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Former deputy national press secretary Jose Aristimuño told Fox News that Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates do not represent Democratic Party and will lose primaries and the general election.
He urged Democrats to confront extreme-left challengers, naming Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as unelectable.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Meet the Press he does not support DSA agenda and said Democratic Caucus will stay broad while stressing unity.