Republicans Weaponize Communism Label | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Republicans are doubling down on calling Democrats—especially democratic socialists—communists ahead of the November midterms, using the label to paint opponents as radical outsiders and divert attention from economic struggles like inflation and gas prices. While progressive candidates gain traction in primaries, GOP leaders claim Democrats have gone too far left, accusing some of hiding true beliefs behind softened language. Democrats push back, insisting policies like healthcare as a right aren’t extreme—and point to growing public support for socialism, particularly among Democrats, as…