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Ken Martin Defends Democrats’ Big-Tent Strategy Ahead of Midterms

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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DNC Chair Ken Martin defended the party’s big-tent approach on Monday.
Martin said Democrats must grow their coalition before midterms.
He claimed the party can add new voices without a middle-ground position.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) accused Martin of embracing far-left radicals who seek to abolish police, prisons and borders.
President Donald Trump’s advisers estimated seven DSA policies would add $49 trillion deficits over ten years, about $350,000 per household.

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DNC Chair Ken Martin defended the party’s big-tent approach on Monday.
Martin said Democrats must grow their coalition before midterms.
He claimed the party can add new voices without a middle-ground position.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) accused Martin of embracing far-left radicals who seek to abolish police, prisons and borders.
President Donald Trump’s advisers estimated seven DSA policies would add $49 trillion deficits over ten years, about $350,000 per household.