House Republicans, led by Steve Scalise, have expressed concerns over recent primary victories by far-left Democrats ahead of the November midterms. Scalise described these results as indicative of a ‘civil war’ within the Democratic Party. In an interview with Fox News Digital, he commented, “There’s like this Bolshevik revolution that has taken over the Democrat Party. It’s concerning to see because many are advocating extremely radical viewpoints, and they’re winning against liberals.”
Republicans cite the success of candidates linked to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as evidence of a broader shift within the Democratic Party, moving it further left than where many American voters are comfortable. These DSA-associated wins, according to Republicans, highlight the growing influence of socialism within the party.
Then-New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, celebrated in 2025 with prominent figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, representing a shift in party dynamics.
Recent elections saw several DSA-supported candidates defeating incumbent progressive Democrats. New York Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman lost their primaries to candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani, a member of the DSA. Although Goldman’s challenger, Brad Lander, has since distanced himself from the DSA in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in Israel.
In Denver, another DSA-backed candidate defeated longtime Representative Diana DeGette. These victories mean assured paths to the House of Representatives for these candidates in November as they are in safe Democratic districts.
Scalise expressed concern over this trend, “The liberals in the Democrat Party are being beaten in primaries by socialists. This could point to a kind of civil war within the Democrat Party. If you look at most of middle America, they don’t support socialism, yet that’s what’s appearing on the ballot.”
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene responded by emphasizing the party’s focus on reducing costs for Americans and criticized Republican arguments as ‘desperate’. DelBene stated, “The midterms will ultimately be a referendum on who is going to lower costs and help improve everyday Americans’ lives — something House Republicans have failed to do.”
Despite facing challenges to maintain control of the House, Republicans remain optimistic. They believe they can reverse historical trends of midterm losses for the president’s party. GOP leaders plan to spend August in their districts, presenting their case to voters.
Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is covering these developments in the House of Representatives.
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