Dems’ leftward lurch gets legs as El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory sparks party debate

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! DETROIT, MI – Abdul El-Sayed’s victory over moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic Senate primary is a massive boost for the party’s left-wing in its ideological battle with the center-left establishment. The win called Wednesday morning gives instant ammunition to Republicans aiming to flip a … Read more

Wisconsin governor’s race tests limits of Democrats’ leftward shift

After more than 15 years of Republican legislative dominance, Democrats in Wisconsin see a path to win unified control of their state government. That path to a trifecta runs through redrawn electoral districts, GOP lawmaker retirements, and voter dissatisfaction with Republican rule in Washington. But can Democrats win a clean sweep with a socialist at … Read more

Cruz says Mamdani, AOC, Platner show Democrats’ leftward shift: ‘That’s where the energy is’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SUMTER, S.C. — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the Democratic Party has been “radicalized,” pointing to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., as signs of where the party is headed. “Look, unfortunately, I think that’s the … Read more

Far-left groups pivot from May Day protests to mobilize voters for 2026 midterms, pushing Dems leftward

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Far-left nonprofits are pivoting from their May Day protests last week to mobilize voters for November’s midterm elections and push Democrats further left, even criticizing party leaders for shunning their candidates.  In an hour-long webinar hosted Tuesday night by “May Day Strong,” an organizing coalition for last … Read more