Democratic Socialism Can Save the United States from Itself

Medium | 22.01.2026 20:02

Democratic Socialism Can Save the United States from Itself

How embracing democratic socialism could restore fairness, equality, and hope to America’s political and economic system.

The Good Men Project

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By Warren Blumenfeld

On November 4, 2025, as the results of this “off-year” election became clear, we witnessed the real possibility of the beginning of the end of Donald Trump and MAGA’s impact on U.S. politics.

Though Republicans will still maintain power in the House of Representatives, Senate, the White House, and in the Supreme Court, the 2025 Blue Wave reaching tsunami proportions could portent a Democratic takeover next year in national and state legislative elections.

Hey, we might even see some prominent Republicans growing a spine by finally speaking out and distancing themselves from the draconian democracy-killing MAGA policies they have supported because of their fear of challenging Fearless Leader in the Oval Office.

Democrats won big in Virginia taking back the Governor’s mansion with Abigail Spanberger. Virginia Democrats also won the Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General’s offices. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has become the Governor-elect.