Hillary Clinton says progressives often won't back Democratic picks

Key Points:

• Former presidential nominee Hillary Clinton criticized the far-left wing of the Democratic Party for not fully supporting establishment Democrats, warning that Republican attacks on hard-left socialists could be very effective.
• Clinton emphasized the need for Democrats to unite after primaries, urging progressives to support nominated candidates and for moderates to welcome progressive nominees to avoid internal division.
• She highlighted the importance of persuading independents and supporters of defeated candidates to consolidate Democratic votes in key races, such as the Michigan Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
• Clinton acknowledged the Republican strategy of labeling Democrats as "communists" or "socialists" as a potent attack but noted that such tactics did not prevent progressive victories like that of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
• Political strategist James Carville warned that the 2028 Democratic primary will test the far-left's influence and expressed concern about the party accommodating extreme figures like Hasan Piker, who campaigned with El-Sayed.