Opinion - Can Democrats still win if socialists take over their party?

Democrats are in the doldrums — unfavorable ratings and low approval for congressional leadership, seen as old and uninspiring.
A sharp generational split is emerging for 2028: under-30 voters favor AOC, while older Democrats lean toward Gavin Newsom.
A growing democratic‑socialist faction energizes part of the base but worries moderates and independents and could be used by Republicans as a potent attack line.