Transcript: Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb, a Democrat and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), appeared on CBS News' Face the Nation to discuss his stance on socialism and how it differentiates him from candidates like Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Rabb emphasized his shared values with Beshear, such as fighting corruption, advocating for working people, and supporting increased wages, but argued that the conversation around socialism needs to move beyond labels and focus on the tangible benefits it can bring.
He challenged the notion that pure capitalism has never worked, citing examples like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and public education as evidence of how mixed economies have shaped the nation. Rabb urged skeptics to look beyond the labels and consider the real-world impact of policies, highlighting the stark contrast between the wealthiest among us and those still struggling, such as veterans who are unhoused.
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