Several pundits in the media fully adopted the narrative that the results of Democratic Party primaries on August 7 show democratic socialism was soundly rejected. The outcome proves candidates with socialist politics cannot win in “heartland” districts, particularly in middle America. Right-wing media, such as The Daily Caller, Townhall, American

After Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory, liberal pundits argue a generational and demographic—but not political— shift is occurring among Democrats.