Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), a candidate for the U.S. Senate, says there is room in the Democratic Party for Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates — and he believes the media is inflating the party’s internal divisions.
Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW,” Moulton was asked about recent comments from his House colleague, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), who said that Democratic Socialist members “can’t coexist with me.” Moulton offered a starkly different view.
“Yes. Look, they are speaking to the needs of their communities,” Moulton told guest host Monica Alba. “And it’s a democracy, right? [Their] communities, like parts of New York City, for example, have selected these candidates. And, ultimately, if we want to be a majority party, we’ve got to have the majority points of view. So, we’re going to have to work out these differences.”
Moulton’s comments come as the Democratic Party continues to grapple with internal tensions between its progressive and moderate wings — a dynamic that has played out in primaries and in public spats between lawmakers. Moskowitz’s remarks reflect a harder line among some Democrats who argue that DSA-aligned candidates push policies that alienate swing voters.
But Moulton argued that the party’s real problem isn’t its internal disagreements — it’s the way those disagreements are covered.
“But, at the end of the day, I really think it’s the media that [play] up the differences between different Democratic candidates,” he said. “You can have a big debate about how to exactly get everybody healthcare. But I believe healthcare is a human right. I think every Democrat out there wants every person in America to have healthcare. What a contrast with the Republicans, who are taking it away from millions of people as we speak.”
Moulton’s framing suggests that, in his view, the party’s shared goals — like universal healthcare — should be the focus, rather than the tactical disagreements over how to achieve them. His reference to Republicans “taking away” healthcare appears to allude to ongoing GOP efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act or other coverage programs.
The exchange highlights a broader debate within the party as it heads into the 2026 midterm cycle. Some Democrats, particularly those in competitive districts, have sought to distance themselves from progressive labels. Others, like Moulton, are arguing for a big-tent approach, insisting that the party can absorb a wide range of views — including socialism-aligned candidates — without breaking apart.
Moulton, a veteran and former presidential candidate, has positioned himself as a pragmatic voice within the party. His willingness to embrace DSA candidates may put him at odds with some of his colleagues, but he framed the issue in terms of electoral math: if Democrats want to win majorities, they need to accommodate a diversity of political perspectives.
A Party at Crossroads
Moskowitz’s original comment — that DSA members “can’t coexist” with him — had already drawn attention within political circles, signaling a potential fault line ahead of primary season. Moulton’s response on national television is likely to fuel further discussion about where the party’s center of gravity lies.
Moulton’s own Senate race adds another layer of intrigue. Running in Massachusetts, a deeply blue state, he faces a primary electorate that includes some of the most progressive voters in the country. His stance on DSA candidates could resonate with that base, even as it complicates his relationships with more moderate colleagues.
Political observers note that the media’s role in covering Democratic infighting has itself become a talking point among party figures. Moulton’s critique echoes a sentiment voiced by other Democrats who argue that coverage of intra-party squabbles often overshadows substantive policy contrasts with Republicans.
Whether Moulton’s position gains traction remains to be seen. But his comments make clear that, at least in his view, the party’s tent is big enough for socialists and centrists alike — and that the real enemy remains across the aisle.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/09/01/moulton-theres-room-for-dsa-in-democratic-party-media-overblow-differences-between-them-other-dems/