Rip’s Newsletter -- Focused Edition
June 26, 2026
Rip’s Newsletter
June 26, 2026
Compiled and Edited
by
Jim Reynolds
Articles in This Issue
Helen Raleigh - Democrats’ Communist Revolution Will Destroy America If The Right Ignores It
Eddie Scarry - Dems Don’t Fear Communists. They Just Hate Losing Their Jobs
Ben Smith - After Weeks of Socialist Gains, Trump Warns ‘The Communists Are Finally Making Their Move’
Ward Clark - The Downfall of America’s Cities: How the Great Sorting Leads to Socialism
Scott McKay - Where Are the Bill Kristols and Michael Steeles on the Democrat Side Today?
Nick Arama - Here’s How Extreme the Dems Are Now, in New NY Congressional Nominee’s Own Words
Siena Rose - The Socialists Are Coming for Your Grandparents
J Garrett - Self-Hate
Jim Reynolds - 🪦 The Political Obituary of Dan Goldman: When the Democrats Buried One of Their Best Liars
Note: There are a couple of differences in today’s Rip’s Newsletter.
First, I decided to take the advice of one of our readers and produce a focused edition. Every article in today’s issue revolves around three related terms: Democrats, communism, and socialism. After gathering articles from across the internet, I simply searched for those terms and selected the results.
What I did not expect was the sheer number of serious pieces sounding the alarm about these closely connected subjects.
That brings us to the second difference: today’s issue contains nine articles instead of the usual four. Fortunately, the new summary format lets you decide which stories deserve a full read and which ones you want to skip. I do hope you’ll make time for the Goldman essay at the end. I think you’ll find it worthwhile.
We’ve now been rolling out this new version of Rip’s Newsletter for about a month, and the response has been very encouraging. Please join me in welcoming another 1,000 subscribers, who were added to our community just a few minutes ago.
— Jim Reynolds
Overview
New York just handed the left a fresh set of victories, and the lesson is simple: the Democratic Party is no longer flirting with socialism, it is feeding it. DSA-backed candidates are knocking off incumbents and pushing openly radical politics into the mainstream, while party leaders either shrug or quietly cheer because they think the only real crime is losing control of the seat. That matters because this is how a city party becomes a national machine: first the activists take the primaries, then they take the agenda, and then they tell the rest of us to live with the wreckage.
Democrats’ Communist Revolution Will Destroy America If The Right Ignores It
Site: The Federalist
Author: Helen Raleigh
Date: 2026-06-26
DSA-backed candidates scored major New York primary wins, signaling growing socialist influence.
Darializa Avila Chevalier upset Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, despite no prior elected experience.
Claire Valdez and Brad Lander also won, campaigning on anti-ICE, pro-Palestinian, and socialist slogans.
The article argues Democrats’ leftward drift and activist institutions fueled socialism’s rise.
Republicans are urged to court working-class minorities before socialist politics reshape America further.
This story matters because it frames New York’s primaries as a warning that socialist politics could reshape the Democratic Party and national future.
Reader Experience: ★★★★☆ Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the original article HERE
Dems Don’t Fear Communists. They Just Hate Losing Their Jobs
Site: The Federalist
Author: Eddie Scarry
Date: 2026-06-25
Online conservatives misread New York socialist wins as Democrats fearing ideological toxicity.
The article argues party leaders mainly resent losing incumbents’ seats to challengers.
Democrats, it says, helped build this left-wing power through recruitment and electoral strategy.
New York primaries saw two incumbents lose, with a third open seat likely flipping.
Party leaders usually back incumbents, but will quickly adapt to new winners.
This story matters because it reframes Democratic infighting as a power struggle, not an ideological crisis.
Reader Experience: ★★★★☆ Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the original article HERE
After Weeks of Socialist Gains, Trump Warns ‘The Communists Are Finally Making Their Move’
Site: RedState
Author: Ben Smith
Date: 2026-06-26
Trump warned on Truth Social that “the Communists are finally making their move.”
His warning followed DSA-backed candidates sweeping three targeted New York congressional races.
Darializa Avila Chevalier ousted Adriano Espaillat; Brad Lander beat Dan Goldman.
The article frames the wins as evidence of socialism’s growing Democratic influence.
It argues New York’s political shift reflects exodus, dependency, and failed socialist ideas.
The story signals how far left Democratic politics have moved—and why that shift could reshape national power.
Reader Experience: ★★★☆☆ Moderate ads and interruptions.
Read the original article HERE
The Downfall of America’s Cities: How the Great Sorting Leads to Socialism
Site: RedState
Author: Ward Clark
Date: 2026-06-25
Urban America is drifting left, with socialist candidates winning key Democratic primaries.
Recent New York primaries elevated multiple democratic socialists over incumbent Democrats.
A recent poll found 33% of Americans view socialism favorably.
Democrats and younger voters are far more supportive of socialism than Republicans.
The author blames outmigration of productive residents, leaving dependency voters and elites.
The story matters because it argues America’s cities are politically hollowing out into socialism, with consequences for national power and prosperity.
Reader Experience: ★★★☆☆ Moderate ads and interruptions.
Read the original article HERE
Where Are the Bill Kristols and Michael Steeles on the Democrat Side Today?
Site: The American Spectator
Author: Scott McKay
Date: 2026-06-24
New York primaries exposed a stronger-than-ever Democratic Socialist takeover of the party.
The author argues Democrats lack moderates, new ideas, or meaningful internal resistance.
Darializa Avila Chevalier’s upset over Adriano Espaillat symbolizes the party’s radical shift.
Unlike GOP NeverTrumpers, establishment Democrats have not produced a comparable anti-left realignment.
The piece frames today’s Democrats as hostile to America and urges voters to reject them.
This story matters because it argues the Democratic Party’s internal radicalization is reshaping American politics and national identity.
Reader Experience: ★★★★☆ Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the original article HERE
Here’s How Extreme the Dems Are Now, in New NY Congressional Nominee’s Own Words
Site: RedState
Author: Nick Arama
Date: 2026-06-25
NYC socialist primary wins likely send far-left Democrats to Congress.
RedState spotlights NY-13 nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier as especially extreme.
Deleted posts allegedly called to abolish police, prisons, borders, and insulted America.
Chevalier says all deportations are wrong, even for immigrants convicted of murder.
Her evasive communist response underscores Democrats’ leftward shift and messaging problem.
This race shows how far left Democratic nominees have moved, with national implications.
Reader Experience: ★★★☆☆ Moderate ads and interruptions.
Read the original article HERE
The Socialists Are Coming for Your Grandparents
Site: Townhall
Author: Siena Rose
Date: 2026-06-25
The article argues left-wing activists are targeting both children and retirees with socialist messaging.
Jane Fonda’s “bookends” comment is cited as openly dividing radicalization between youth and elders.
Teachers’ unions, especially NEA and AFT, are portrayed as key vehicles for this outreach.
Examples include retiree programs, conference workshops, and anti-Trump messaging aimed at older members.
The piece warns retirees are being misled by trusted institutions to normalize socialism.
The fight over socialism is now reaching grandparents, making retirement communities a new political battleground.
Reader Experience: ★★★★☆ Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the original article HERE
Self-Hate
Site: Substack
Author: J Garrett
Date: 2026-06-26
Talarico’s “Christian who hates Christianity” remark anchors a broader attack on left-wing self-loathing.
The essay argues Democrats increasingly despise America despite benefiting from its freedoms and prosperity.
It cites Mamdani and Avila Chevalier as examples of anti-American, anti-capitalist, pro-Islamist politics.
The piece condemns a judge blocking limits on noncitizen voting, calling it anti-sovereignty.
Garrett says foreigners appreciate America more than Americans do, urging renewed national gratitude.
This story matters because it frames America’s political divide as a crisis of self-respect, identity, and national loyalty.
Reader Experience: ★★★★★ Clean Substack. No ads. Fast loading.
Read the original article HERE
🪦 The Political Obituary of Dan Goldman: When the Democrats Buried One of Their Best Liars
Site: www.reynolds.com
Author: Jim Reynolds
Date: 2026-06-26
Dan Goldman, a polished Democratic communicator, was crushed in a 65.7% to 34.1% primary loss.
The article frames Goldman as an elite party “liar” who sold Democratic narratives on television.
His defeat is attributed to the party’s leftward shift and Zohran Mamdani’s political machine.
Brad Lander attacked Goldman from the left, weaponizing his AIPAC and Israel positions.
The piece argues Democrats now reward true believers over skilled operators and contradictions.
Goldman’s collapse signals a broader Democratic purge of establishment figures who can no longer satisfy the party’s activist base.
Reader Experience: ★★★★★ Clean Substack. No ads. Fast loading.
Read the original article HERE
