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Wes Moore on democratic socialist gains: Voters want 'someone who is going to fight for them'

The Hill · July 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM UTC

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Friday argued the recent rise in democratic socialist candidates stems from an appetite within the Democratic Party for fighters, but not necessarily for direct challengers to President Trump. “I actually don't think people are looking for someone who can fight against the president," the Democratic official told The Hill’s Judy...