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Kennedy: Mainstream Wing of Democrats Scared of Loon Wing

Sen. Kennedy says Democratic leaders fear alienating the far-left faction, which includes 10% of Democrats backing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, hindering efforts to address party divisions.

  • Louisiana Senator John Kennedy criticized Democratic leadership on August 6, saying it fears confronting the party's far-left wing.
  • Kennedy and former strategist Dan Turrentine stated that Democrats avoid challenging radicals due to fear of alienating their base.
  • Kennedy called on the top Democratic leaders in the Senate and House to show bravery by challenging the far-left faction within their party and to openly denounce radical elements.
  • A March 16 CNN/SSRS poll showed 10% of Democrats support Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 8% back Bernie Sanders as leaders reflecting core party values, while a July 16 Quinnipiac poll found only 19% voter approval for Democrats in Congress, an all-time low.
  • On August 6, Ken Martin, who leads the Democratic National Committee, expressed his acceptance of socialists as members of the Democratic Party coalition, underscoring existing internal debates within the party.
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