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Do democratic socialists help or hurt the Democratic Party?

Progressive democratic socialists, including Justin Pearson in Memphis and Donavan McKinney in Michigan, won upset Democratic primaries this week.

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dagmanVoice #18/14/2026, 10:23:57 PM

A pull too far left is a major reason we're in the situation we're in now. The path to greater unity is more moderate candidates who can engage thoughtfully and respectfully with those across the isle.

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