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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

How Left is the Left as Chi Osse' prepares for Dem Prim vs. Hakeem Jeffries

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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Politics, News, News Commentary

4.94.7K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

  • Democratic Party Civil War

    • Longtime leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are portrayed as vulnerable to primary challenges from younger, more progressive figures.
    • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is highlighted as a rising star, with speculation about her future Senate run or even a presidential bid.
    • Calls for “new leadership” from figures like Cory Booker and other progressives are emphasized.
  • Rise of the Radical Left

    • The narrative suggests the Democratic Party is moving rapidly toward socialism and Marxism.
    • Mentions Chi Osse, a 27-year-old New York City council member, filing paperwork to challenge Hakeem Jeffries in a Democratic primary.
    • References to Democratic Socialists of America and progressive insurgents challenging establishment figures nationwide.
  • Electoral and Strategic Implications

    • Polling data cited shows AOC with a significant favorability advantage over Schumer among New York Democrats.
    • Concerns that Democrats are prioritizing social media-driven extremism over centrist policies that appeal to swing voters.
  • Contrast with Trump’s Economic Agenda

    • The latter part of the document shifts to praising Donald Trump’s second-term economic performance.
    • Claims include:
      • Inflation reduction from Biden-era highs.
      • Wage growth and price declines in key categories.
      • Massive investments and tariff-driven reshoring of jobs.
      • Tax cuts and deregulation benefiting American families.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:02.3

Guaranteed Human.

0:05.4

Democrats are experiencing a falling out in the aftermath of the government shutdown.

0:11.4

It's now turning into what is in essence a civil war.

0:16.0

How bad is it?

0:17.1

Well, here's one headline from the Hill.

0:20.0

Is this the end of Chuck Schumer? Democrats have

0:24.7

generally been unable to agree on much over the past year. But now they seemingly agree on one thing.

0:31.3

That is, it's time to get rid of the old guard, and they must go with the socialist, communist,

0:36.2

and Marxist leaders of their future.

0:39.2

That is exactly what is happening as the fight is continuing on Capitol Hill.

0:44.6

Schumer's leadership position is increasingly unattainable as he comes under fire from both

0:50.1

moderates and his left crazies that have been allowed to exist in the Democratic Party,

0:56.6

and now in essence they've taken over.

0:59.3

The Hill putting it this way as they described exactly how bad it's gotten for Chuck Schumer,

1:05.2

who is one of the most liberal members in the Senate's history.

1:11.6

But he's not liberal enough anymore for the Marxists, the Socialists, and the Communists.

1:17.6

The whole AOC challenge the most powerful Senate Democrat.

1:20.6

It's become a favorite topic of Washington political chatter as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces an onslaught of attacks over his handling

1:28.3

of the government shutdown.

1:30.0

It comes as the profile of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues to rise, and that's leading

1:35.2

to speculation that the two New Yorkers could be heading for a showdown in 2028.

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