Chris Murphy Sidesteps Questions on New York House Nominee as Democrats Debate a Bigger Tent
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Chris Murphy Sidesteps Questions on New York House Nominee as Democrats Debate a Bigger Tent
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
Murphy said he was "not super familiar" with Darializa Avila Chevalier's race when pressed on the New York Democratic nominee's past remarks during NBC's "Meet the Press."
NBC's Ryan Nobles cited a Democratic attack ad highlighting deleted posts in which Chevalier allegedly called Joe Biden a "rapist," criticized Kamala Harris, disparaged interracial relationships and took aim at the U.S. flag.
Murphy used the exchange to argue Democrats need a "real contest of ideas" and a broader coalition that includes traditional Democrats, disillusioned Trump voters and voters further left.
He also rejected branding Democrats as socialist, pointing instead to more moderate figures such as Govs. Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger while saying the party still needs bigger ideas and a tougher stance on corporate power.