A new poll raises serious questions about the validity of the socialists’ theory for why they are more electable than mainstream Democrats.

The biggest risk Democrats have taken with a socialist candidate so far this year is nominating Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Most other socialist wins have happened in overwhelmingly Democratic areas.

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