Former Trump White House counselor and Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway argued Tuesday that progressive and socialist candidates' Democratic primary victories do not reflect a broader shift in American political values. Speaking to Fox News Digital from a Capitol Hill ceremony marking the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, Conway said the wins are confined to a narrow set of districts and will not translate nationally ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Conway's Assessment of the Primary Results
A slate of progressive and socialist candidates scored high-profile victories in Tuesday's Democratic primaries, reigniting debate over the party's ideological direction. Conway characterized several of the winning candidates as "anti-American" and "anti-Israel," arguing their appeal is geographically and demographically limited. "I don't think that plays everywhere," Conway said. "That's not aligned with the values of this country. It'll happen in very curated, specific districts, but it won't happen everywhere."
Conway did not identify which specific candidates or districts she was referencing in her remarks.
Patriotism Poll Cited as Evidence of a Party Divide
Conway pointed to a recent poll on patriotism to support her argument that the Democratic Party's activist wing is out of step with most Americans. According to the poll Conway cited, 90% of Republicans say they are extremely or very proud to be American, compared to 29% of Democrats. She described the gap as "very disturbing" and framed patriotism as a defining voter issue in the run-up to the midterms. The source of the poll was not identified in her remarks.
George Conway's Primary Loss
Asked about the primary defeat of her ex-husband, attorney and prominent Trump critic George Conway, she replied she was "Not at all" surprised. George Conway had been running to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from New York. He lost that bid. Conway offered no further elaboration on the result.
Midterm Outlook
Conway's comments come as both parties assess the implications of Tuesday's results for November 2026. She maintained that socialist-aligned candidates winning in select urban districts does not constitute a national mandate, and that patriotism and alignment with mainstream American values will remain decisive factors in competitive general-election races.