Rahm Emanuel Rejects DSA as Democratic Wing, Warns GOP Moderates Are Fading in 2026
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 10
Rahm Emanuel Rejects DSA as Democratic Wing, Warns GOP Moderates Are Fading in 2026
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 10
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Rahm Emanuel said Democratic socialists are not a true wing of the Democratic Party, arguing their positions on policing, borders and prisons fall outside the party mainstream.
On Sean Hannity’s podcast, Emanuel said the party remains anchored in a pragmatic camp, pointing to 2026 primary wins by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Emanuel still framed internal Democratic friction as healthy, saying the party has not had a serious debate between progressive and pragmatic factions for 20 years.
He contrasted that with Republicans, arguing the GOP’s moderate wing once associated with Mitt Romney and John McCain is walking away — a shift he said will shape the 2026 story.
The remarks place Emanuel among establishment Democrats trying to define the party’s direction as figures such as Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gain prominence.