Barrasso Says Democrats Fear Party's Far-Left Future as 3 Progressive Senate Nominees Rise
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 11
Barrasso Says Democrats Fear Party's Far-Left Future as 3 Progressive Senate Nominees Rise
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 11
Summary
Dallas Republicans used their midterm convention to amplify John Barrasso's claim that Democratic senators privately see a "far, far left" future taking over their party.
Barrasso tied that warning to this cycle's primary results, where Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, James Talarico in Texas and Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota emerged as Democratic Senate standard-bearers.
Texas and Michigan have become particular GOP targets, with Barrasso and Donald Trump casting those nominees as proof Republicans must win key races to protect Trump's agenda.
The push comes as Republicans try to preserve unity heading into November despite voter anxiety over household finances and a continuing Iran war.