TheHustings: Are the Democrats on a path of self-destruction?
Posted By RichC on August 5, 2026
While attempting to type out a couple of thoughts at the request of TheHustings editor (an email to all contributors), I semi-addressed the topical requests listed (all critical of the Trump administration) … but decided to add my two cents, being the political “elephant” in the room: The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are taking over the Democratic Party … and the November 2026 midterm elections should be making the sane and moderate Democrats nervous.
President Trump is juggling more plates than most administrations manage in a full term — and somehow keeping them all spinning. One day its massive military strikes on Iran, paused just as quickly for talks. The next it’s Patriot missile production for Ukraine, offered then pulled back. Even domestic distractions like the reflecting pool damage and the “86 47” carved into the lawn get handled without derailing the larger agenda. Trade, energy, border security, the economy, foreign policy resets—the pace is relentless. Pundits are still chasing yesterday’s headline while he’s already moved on to the next one. The on-again, off-again news cycle isn’t chaos. It’s the sound of actual governing at speed, unlike the prior Biden administration.
I’m left questioning, what is the platform from what’s left of the sane moderate Democrats? With the midterms approaching, even Bill Maher and James Carville are openly warning that the DSA’s takeover of the Democratic Party is putting their side on a path to self-destruction.
Bill Mahr: “I’m not voting for anyone who thinks the wrong side won
the Cold War, or cheers for the Intifada like it’s the World Cup.”
James Carville: “One of us is going to leave — it might even be me.”
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