Riding primary momentum, democratic socialists eye a battleground state breakthrough

Kellyanne Conway insists socialist primary victories don't reflect American values nationwide

Kellyanne Conway says Tuesday's Democratic primary victories don't signal a broader political shift, arguing the results reflect only a handful of specific districts.

Democratic Socialists of America eyes bigger national push

After a breakout election night in New York City, Democratic Socialists of America organizers are increasingly treating 2026 as a test of whether the movement can expand beyond its traditional urban strongholds. The victories by DSA-backed candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez this week reinforced confidence among party activists that socialist candidates can build broader coalitions in Democratic primaries, particularly with yo…

Riding primary momentum, democratic socialists eye a battleground state breakthrough

After a string of primary successes this month in deep-blue corners of the country, democratic socialists will face a major test of whether their appeal can translate to a battleground state later this summer.

The Odds: Democratic Socialism

CNN News Central’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examine what prediction markets reveal about the recent success of democratic socialists in primary elections nationwide.