Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis is openly challenging the growing influence of democratic socialism inside his own party, delivering a blunt warning that is likely to fuel an already heated debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
During an appearance on Newsmax with host Bob Brooks, Polis argued that socialism is not an exciting new political movement but an ideology with a long record of failure. His comments come as Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates continue to gain momentum in Democratic primaries, unseating establishment figures and pushing the party further to the left.
Brooks began the interview by asking Polis about the message he has been sending to Democrats as socialist ideas gain traction across the country.
