Rahm Emanuel Warns DSA Candidates Could Cost Democrats 2026 Midterms
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Rahm Emanuel Warns DSA Candidates Could Cost Democrats 2026 Midterms
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 24
Summary
Rahm Emanuel said Democratic Socialists of America candidates and “Bernie bros” could hurt Democrats in November by forcing moderates in swing districts to answer for unpopular left-wing positions.
In a Wall Street Journal column, he argued that culture-war fights distract from “kitchen table” issues and let Republicans avoid paying a political price for Donald Trump’s corruption and economic record.
Emanuel pointed to Darializa Avila Chevalier’s primary win in New York’s 13th District and said races in safe blue seats can still arm Republicans with attacks against moderates nationwide.
Nebraska’s 2nd District became his example of the spillover: he said Democratic nominee Denise Powell should be attacking Republican Brinker Harding, not spending resources distancing herself from the DSA label.
Pete Buttigieg, asked about Emanuel’s warning on CNN, sidestepped the specific criticisms and said moderates should emphasize a unifying agenda centered on healthcare, tax fairness and campaign finance reform.