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DAVID MARCUS: In Middle America, socialist politics ages like milk

Abdul El-Sayed's extended Michigan primary campaign exposes vulnerabilities that short-burst candidates like Kiros avoid

By David Marcus Fox News

Published July 23, 2026 10:21am EDT

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DETROIT – Erick was here for a conference on transportation technology when I talked to him about his hometown of Denver, and how socialist congressional candidate Melat Kiros recently won a shocking Democratic primary over her more moderate rival.

"I’m a Democrat," Erick told me. "I lean a bit to the Republican side maybe, but these socialists are crazy."

In his 40s, having lived for 15 years in England, Erick is socially liberal, but also patriotic. He has concerns about AI and data centers, but also sees their utility. In short, he is exactly the kind of Democratic voter that is thinking twice about his affiliation with the party amid the rise of Marxism within.

Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado........

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