# Democrats Called It a Smear. Then Polled Their Own Voters

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Podcast: [Making the Argument with Nick Freitas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-argument-with-nick-freitas-698946)
Published: 2026-09-14T21:00:00+00:00
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For two years the answer to that accusation of being a socialist was that it was a smear — a fringe label invented by people who couldn’t win the argument. The polling released this week says otherwise, and it says it in the party’s own numbers, from the party’s own voters.So the question is no longer whether the base has moved. The question is what the people who run the Democratic Party do about it, when the voters who put them there have already made their choice — and the party has no mechanism to overrule them. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! SPONSOR: Human Coalition For $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, with free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with her until she is stable. They have already helped more than 36,000 women choose life, and through December 31 a $100,000 matching gift doubles every dollar you give. Leave a legacy of life. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/Nick ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Gender ideology has reached almost every area of public life, including schools, sports, medical ethics, and religious freedom. Alliance Defending Freedom has created a free five-part video series in which experienced attorneys explain how this ideology is affecting the culture and how you can advocate for your beliefs and freedoms with facts fortified by grace. Get the free series sent to your inbox at https://JoinADF.com/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/…

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