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RADICAL LEFT WINS: Socialist Squad Expands as AOC-Backed Extremist Takes New Jersey Primary

Gary FranchiFebruary 10, 2026107 views
RADICAL LEFT WINS: Socialist Squad Expands as AOC-Backed Extremist Takes New Jersey Primary
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The radical socialist wing of the Democratic Party just scored another major victory, as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders successfully installed their handpicked extremist candidate in a shocking New Jersey congressional primary upset that has establishment Democrats reeling.

Analilia Majia, backed by the socialist "Squad" and their dark money network, crushed her moderate Democratic opponents in what political insiders are calling a complete takeover of the party by its most radical elements. The victory signals that the far-left's grip on the Democratic Party is tightening, pushing the party even further toward socialism and anti-American policies.

Socialist Machine Flexes Its Muscle

This wasn't just a grassroots upset – this was a coordinated attack by the socialist wing to eliminate any remaining moderate voices in the Democratic Party. Sanders and AOC poured resources and influence into installing their chosen radical, proving that the inmates are now running the asylum in today's Democratic Party.

Majia's victory represents everything wrong with today's Democrats: more government control, higher taxes, open borders, and the same failed socialist policies that have destroyed cities across America. New Jersey voters just elected someone who will rubber-stamp the radical agenda that's already wreaking havoc on working families.

"This is what happens when socialists take over a political party – they purge anyone who doesn't bow to their extreme ideology," said one political analyst.

The upset sends a clear message that moderate Democrats are an endangered species, replaced by radical ideologues who prioritize socialist experiments over the needs of everyday Americans. This is the same playbook AOC used to primary moderate Democrats, systematically replacing them with far-left activists.

While Republicans under President Trump are focused on securing the border, boosting American energy, and putting America First, Democrats are doubling down on the same radical policies that drove voters away in 2024. Patriots in New Jersey now face another anti-American voice in Congress who will vote against their interests at every turn.

How much further left can the Democratic Party go before even their own voters wake up and reject this socialist takeover?

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Gary Franchi

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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedFeb 10, 2026
Great, another AOC clone who's never run a business telling us how to manage the economy. When will voters learn?
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NJResident2019VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
As someone who lives in NJ, I can tell you that many voters here are fed up with high taxes and crime. I'm shocked this candidate won the primary.
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ConstitutionMattersVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Another victory for the far-left machine.
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
I've seen what socialist policies do to small businesses firsthand in my town. Higher minimum wage mandates killed three local shops on my street last year. This trend is deeply concerning.
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MainStreetUSAVerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Sorry to hear that. Small businesses are the backbone of America and these policies are destroying them.
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FreedomDefender45VerifiedFeb 11, 2026
Does anyone know what this candidate's specific policy positions are? I want to share the details with my local conservative group.
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ResearchGuruVerifiedFeb 12, 2026
Check their campaign website - typical Green New Deal supporter, wants to defund police, and supports Medicare for All. Same playbook.
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RedWaveRisingVerifiedFeb 12, 2026
This should be a wake-up call for every conservative voter. We can't afford to sit out ANY election, no matter how small or local it seems.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
This is exactly what I warned my neighbors about! The radical left is systematically taking over local races while we're focused on federal politics. We need to pay attention to EVERY election.
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ConservativeVoter88VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
100% agree! Local elections matter just as much, if not more. These people start local then move up the chain.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 12, 2026
The Squad grows stronger while Republicans fight each other. We need unity and better candidates!