# Melissa DeRosa: The Democratic Socialists of America is Making a Move to Take Control of the Democratic Party | 06-12-26

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Podcast: [Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cats-cosby-with-john-catsimatidis-and-rita-cosby-3527422)
Published: 2026-06-12T22:48:00+00:00
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Melissa DeRosa and the Cats & Cosby team discuss the internal fragmentation of the Democratic Party. The conversation centers on the controversy surrounding Graham Platner, a candidate whose personal scandals and extremist views serve as a case study for what the speakers describe as a "stark divide" between moderate leaders and the far-left fringe. DeRosa argues that the party is currently suffering from a selective application of outrage, where radical members prioritize ideological purity and the influence of Bernie Sanders over vetting viable, stable candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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