Vulnerable Democrat warns party to 'fight back' against growing socialist movement
A senior House Democrat is urging his party to push back against the growing socialist wing that's been gaining influence in recent years."I don't ascribe to any of those ideas at all, and I think that there's very little support for those ideas," Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., told Fox News Digital in an interview.He compared the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to the House Freedom Caucus, a group on the rightmost flank of the House GOP, while denouncing the DSA's use of the word "democratic" in its name — implying its ideals were mostly socialist in nature."Much like the Republicans have had to deal with the Freedom Caucus, the Democrats are going to have to deal with this group," Suozzi said.
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Representative Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, told Fox News that his party should resist the growing socialist wing. He said he does not support socialist ideas and believes few Democrats do. He compared the Democratic Socialists of America to the House Freedom Caucus on the right. He also said the DSA’s use of the word “democratic” is misleading because its goals are mainly socialist.
Why it matters
This comment highlights a split inside the Democratic Party between moderate and more progressive members. Such disagreements can influence the party’s platform and its chances in future elections.
- Who warned the Democratic Party to fight back against socialism?
- Representative Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York.
- What group did Suozzi compare the Democratic Socialists of America to?
- He compared it to the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative Republican group.
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