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Michael Smerconish sits down with Mark Halperin after surprising election results in Wisconsin raised a big question: has the rise of democratic socialism inside the Democratic Party finally hit a wall?
Halperin says not so fast.
They break down why Wisconsin may be a poor litmus test for the movement, the progressive victories elsewhere, what went wrong for Francesca Hong, and why concerns about electability may have changed the race in its final weeks.
Plus, they discuss the polling misses, the political baggage created by candidates' old social media posts, and whether Democrats can separate popular economic messages from the cultural positions that could cost them general elections.
Go to http://vanman.shop/michael and use code MICHAEL for 15% off your first order.
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 507-478-7579 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/smerconish *Paid Partnership*
Michael Smerconish sits down with Mark Halperin after surprising election results in Wisconsin raised a big question: has the rise of democratic socialism inside the Democratic Party finally hit a wall?
Halperin says not so fast.
They break down why Wisconsin may be a poor litmus test for the movement, the progressive victories elsewhere, what went wrong for Francesca Hong, and why concerns about electability may have changed the race in its final weeks.
Plus, they discuss the polling misses, the political baggage created by candidates' old social media posts, and whether Democrats can separate popular economic messages from the cultural positions that could cost them general elections.
