Democratic socialist candidates
Coverage of Democratic socialist candidates in the Nexus archive.
- Are Americans making peace with the spectre of socialism?
The article questions whether Americans are becoming accepting of socialism. It reports that democratic socialist candidates are successfully winning primary battles, driven by a trend where voters are turning toward progressive policies.
- Trump shares video calling for ‘hardcore communist bastards’ like Mamdani to be deported
President Trump shared a video calling for the deportation of 'hardcore communist bastards,' specifically naming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The video, created by conservative pundit Michael Savage, claims democratic socialist candidates are turning the U.S. into a socialist country.
- Trump attacks Democrats in 4th of July speech marking 250 years of America
President Trump's 4th of July speech emphasized patriotism and partisanship, labeling Democrats as communists following democratic socialist candidate victories. The speech marked America's 250th anniversary of its founding.
- Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdani’s popping up’
Speaker Mike Johnson referred to Zohran Mamdani as 'many Mamdanis popping up' while discussing democratic socialists winning Democratic state primaries. He echoed Trump's claim that 'communism' poses a threat to the country.
- Manchin blames Democratic divisions on ‘void of leadership’
Sen. Joe Manchin attributes Democratic Party divisions to a 'void in leadership' caused by internal conflicts over the rise of democratic socialist candidates. He made these remarks during a radio interview on 'Cats Roundtable' with host John Catsimatidis.
- Trump Claims Military Success Against Iran, Condemns Communism in July 4 Speech
During his July 4 address, US President Donald Trump claimed the US has 'destroyed' the armed forces of Iran and Venezuela. The statements followed recent assertions by US Vice President JD Vance that Iran's nuclear program is 'functionally destroyed' amid a 60-day ceasefire memorandum. Trump also criticized communism after democratic socialist candidates' primary victories.
- Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries
Democratic socialist candidates supported by New York City mayor won key Democratic primaries, defeating two sitting congressmen. The candidates were backed by Mamdani, according to the article's title.
- Mamdani is backing leftist candidates taking on incumbents in NYC. See live results.
Mamdani is supporting leftist candidates in New York City primary elections. Democratic socialist candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani are competing in U.S. House races. The article provides live results.