The Democratic socialists are no longer on the fringe
The Democratic socialists are no longer on the fringe of the Democratic Party, with candidates like Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier winning primaries on platforms such as Medicare for all. This trend could reshape the party's platform and direction, with some warning that the party has gone socialist. The success of these candidates has been highlighted as part of a broader shift in the party's ideology and priorities.
- ▪Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, won a primary victory in Colorado, unseating a 29-year congressional incumbent, Diana DeGette.
- ▪Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic New York House nominee, has spoken about the importance of solidarity and benefits for international comrades.
- ▪The trend of far-left candidates succeeding in primaries could profoundly reshape the Democratic Party's platform and direction.
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Democrat Elections The Democratic socialists are no longer on the fringe Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier won on Medicare for all platforms as Republicans warn the party has gone socialist By Chad Pergram Fox News Published July 2, 2026 11:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Kamala Harris coordinating with Zohran Mamdani in restructuring the left: Report Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, achieved a significant primary victory in Colorado, unseating a 29-year congressional incumbent, Diana DeGette. Her win is highlighted as part of a spreading trend of far-left candidates succeeding in primaries, a dynamic that could profoundly reshape the Democratic Party's platform and direction.
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