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Ed: Let’s hope this gets lots of attention in next week’s GOP midterm convention. Democratic Socialists are not new on the American political scene; they or closely aligned allies run most of America’s major cities, and have for decades. These cities are all failing as a result. Republicans need to draw connecting lines between the current crop of candidates and the accelerating decay of urban centers run by their ideological comrades. So to speak. (Also, subscribe to Nate’s channel; he’s terrific.)