# Is the GOP’s Case Against ‘Crazy’ Democrats Losing Steam?

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Podcast: [CNN 5 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851)
Published: 2026-09-16T16:09:00+00:00
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With six months of midterm primaries in the books, what can the results tell us about how Election Day might play out? We dig into the trends and the surprising data around fears of democratic socialism.  ---  Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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