Are Socialists Rising in U.S. Politics? Key Midterm Races, What to Watch Next, and Why It Matters

With the success Democratic Socialists of America candidates (and those adjacent with progressive platforms) in the early Midterm primary races, is the Democratic Party having a reckoning? And what does Pres. Trump have to do with it?

A quick, but thorough overview so you have what to know and why it matters for the weeks ahead. 

00:00 Socialists Storming Gates?

01:23 Why Politics Matters

02:35 Trump Parallel And Pendulum

05:44 Why Socialism Headlines

06:50 Defining Democratic Socialism

08:57 Midterms And NYC Signal

11:06 Michigan Swing State Upset

12:52 Abdul El Sayed Speech Clip

14:22 What The Win Means

18:08 Wisconsin Candidate Preview

19:18 Wrap Up And Viewer Questions

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