Democrats Have a Primary Problem. Can They Win a General Election?

New York's Democratic primaries may have revealed the party's biggest challenge heading into 2028. Michael Smerconish examines the growing divide between progressive victories in safe blue districts and the candidates who tend to succeed in battleground states. What does the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America mean for the party's future—and can Democrats build a coalition that wins both primaries and the White House? Joining the conversation are **Ashik Siddique**, National Co-Chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, and **Matt Bennett**, co-founder of Third Way, for a discussion on where the Democratic Party is headed next. Watch the full conversation and join the debate in the comments. #Smerconish #Politics #Democrats #2028Election #DemocraticSocialists #ThirdWay #ZohranMamdani #PoliticalAnalysis #CNN