Democratic lawmakers in the House are pushing back against a Republican-led resolution condemning socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America, framing their own criticism as a preemptive response. The GOP measure, set for a vote this week, has prompted a rare public rebuttal from progressive Democrats seeking to shape the narrative ahead of its debate. The move highlights growing tensions within the party over ideological boundaries and messaging as economic policies remain a contentious issue. With both sides preparing to defend their positions, the resolution could spark a high-profile clash over the future of the Democratic Party’s economic agenda.
Four Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives made a move Monday to publicly criticize socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — as a counter to a Republican resolution that would do the same. The Republican resolution, which was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) and is slated to come to the floor this week,...