Republicans sharpen "socialism" attacks as Democrats shift left

Conservative strategist Luke Ball argues Republicans are increasingly framing the Democratic Party as embracing democratic socialism ahead of the midterm elections, pointing to the rise of progressive candidates and recent intraparty battles. Ball contends that Democratic leaders have struggled to push back against the party's leftward momentum, while also criticizing Democrats' handling of the Graham Platner controversy in Maine as evidence of inconsistent standards for candidates facing ethical questions.