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Ben Cline: “We're seeing a troubling rise in socialist rhetoric here at…”

Featuring: Ben Cline, Republican | U.S. House Virginia, District 6

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Denouncing Socialism in America

Published | Video Starts at 00:11

Socialism has left a long trail of suffering across the globe. Wherever it has taken root, it has brought economic collapse, political oppression and the deterioration of freedom. Despite this record, We're seeing a troubling rise in socialist rhetoric here at home, especially among younger Americans, and in major cities like New York City. where these ideas are becoming increasingly mainstream. At the same time, support for the free market principles that built our nation has declined. This shift endangers the core values handed down by our Founding Fathers. (00:11–00:18)

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Asserts that socialist rhetoric is increasing in the U.S., particularly among youth and in cities like NYC.

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