President Donald Trump on Friday seized on the electoral success of several democratic socialist candidates to ramp up his attacks on the Democratic Party, claiming it was being taken over by “godless Communists” who pose an existential threat to the nation.
Awful move if you’re trying to win free and fair elections in 2026.
Helpful move if what you’re trying to do is convince your deranged base that the rigging of elections you’re about to do is justified and necessary.
I’ve been saying this for almost two years now. I really hope I’m wrong.
I love being wrong.