# Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/81414

- Reuters, 2026-10-01 06:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQeTROelehE

> Democrats in competitive midterm races are increasingly calling themselves proud capitalists, concerned that Republican accusations of socialism and communism could sway crucial swing voters this November.

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