Adam Smith Calls 3 New York Socialist Primary Wins Dangerous
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 30
Adam Smith Calls 3 New York Socialist Primary Wins Dangerous
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 30
Summary
Rep. Adam Smith said three New York primary victories by Democratic Socialists or their allies exposed a "dangerous" ideological shift inside the Democratic coalition.
Smith drew a line between voters wanting Democrats to fight Trump harder and tackle inequality, and candidates he said push more radical positions on immigration, policing and government spending.
He argued ideas such as open borders, defunding police and broad "free stuff" promises are both bad policy and politically weak, warning they could hurt Democrats in future elections.
The criticism followed wins by Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdez and former DSA member Brad Lander, all backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.