Vulnerable Democrats vote to denounce socialism amid midterm pressure
Several Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted with Republicans to adopt a resolution that formally denounces socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. The move reflects increasing pressure on Democrats to respond to the successes of DSA-backed candidates in primaries around the country as Republicans look to make anti-socialism a winning message. Reps....
The US House of Representatives adopted a resolution denouncing socialism in a 220 to 192 to 2 vote. Eight Democrats voted with all Republicans in favor, while two Democrats voted present. The resolution was proposed by Republican Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado, who stated that socialist systems lead to mass human suffering.
The vote reflects increasing pressure on Democrats to respond to the successes of Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates in primaries around the country. Some Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, identify as democratic socialists. However, several candidates aligned with the movement have won primaries in recent months, prompting Republicans to make anti-socialism a key message.
According to CBS News, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, linked the vote to the Democratic Socialists of America's platform, stating that it includes allowing non-American citizens to vote in US elections. The resolution also reaffirms support for the SAVE America Act, a voting regulations bill that has stalled in the Senate.
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