Joe Manchin Warns DSA Could Gain Seats if Democrats Win House in 2026

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 30

Joe Manchin said Democratic socialists are gaining influence inside the Democratic Party and could pick up seats in hard-blue districts if Democrats retake the House.
On Sean Hannity's podcast, the former West Virginia senator said Democrats have moved "from liberal to progressives to DSA" while many longtime party members stay silent or fear challenging the left.
Manchin tied that warning to the 2026 map, arguing many broader Democratic gains would come in purple areas, while the party's left flank could advance in safer blue seats.
The comments extend the rationale for his May 2024 break with Democrats, when he registered as an independent and accused both parties of partisan extremism.
His remarks come as progressive and democratic socialist candidates pursue more congressional seats, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited as a recent high-profile winner.