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Mike Johnson: “The rise of the Democratic Socialists in New York City…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

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Published | Video Starts at 01:02

But look, in the end, blue states voted blue. We don't read too much into that. I think the big headline is the one that everyone's focused on, and that is The rise of the Democratic Socialists in New York City... portends very dark times ahead for that city and for their party. And I'm just going to tell you, as it relates to our midterm elections next year, the House Democrats own the consequences of that election because remember, Hakeem Jeffries came out and endorsed Mondame in the end. (01:02–01:12)

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Asserts that the rise of Democratic Socialists in New York City indicates negative future implications for the city and the Democratic Party.

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