Ohio – Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the Democratic Party is undergoing a dramatic ideological shift, pointing to recent primary election results in New York as evidence that its progressive wing is becoming increasingly powerful. During an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, the House Judiciary Committee chairman argued that the party has moved far from its historical roots and warned that the trend should concern Americans regardless of political affiliation.
Jordan’s remarks came as Republicans continue to highlight victories by candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, which have intensified debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
Speaking with Charlie Hurt on Hannity, Jordan suggested the transformation reaches beyond ordinary political disagreements.
“I said this earlier today, the once great party of FDR and JFK is now anti-Israel, anti-Semitic and pro-communist, pro socialism, and that is frightening.”
Jordan argued that the recent New York primary outcomes demonstrate just how much influence the party’s progressive activists now hold.
Jordan points to New York primary results
To make his case, Jordan referenced Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman, who previously served as counsel during former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment inquiry.
Jordan recalled spending months participating in closed-door depositions alongside Goldman and Democratic lawmakers during the investigation.
“Dan Goldman, the impeachment lawyer that Adam Schiff brought in when he went after President Trump six and a half years ago, he wasn’t good enough for the radical left.”
He continued by arguing that Goldman’s political struggles illustrate how far the Democratic Party has shifted.
“I spent four months in the bunker in the basement of the Capitol myself and our chief counsel with Adam Schiff and Dan Goldman doing depositions, doing hearings because they wanted to do it in the secret confines of the Intelligence Committee and even Dan Goldman is not good enough for them. That’s how radical it’s become.”
Charlie Hurt expanded on that point by noting that Goldman had previously criticized the Democratic Socialists of America after the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel but has since campaigned alongside figures associated with that political movement.
According to Hurt, that evolution demonstrates how candidates may be adjusting to the party’s changing political landscape.
Jordan also highlighted the size of Goldman’s primary defeat.
“Goldman, my colleague, he did not just get beat, he got crushed, like 30 some points. That is scary.”
He further expressed concern over lawmakers who have rejected support from AIPAC, arguing that it reflects broader ideological changes inside the Democratic coalition.
Republicans frame the contrast
While acknowledging that some Republicans believe Democratic infighting could create political opportunities, Jordan said he sees the issue differently.
“A lot of people are talking about how this could benefit our party. I look at it more broadly and you said this earlier, I think this is bad for the country.”
He continued by repeating his concerns about what he sees as the Democratic Party’s direction.
“A great political party is now socialist, radical, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel. That is not good and we need to make sure frankly that in our party, none of that anti-Semitism, anti-Israel stuff creeps into our party. I think that’s really important.”
Jordan contrasted that vision with what he believes Republicans should emphasize heading into the 2026 elections.
“We are the party of common sense.”
He added that the upcoming campaign should focus on a simple message.
“We have to talk about our common sense solutions, about how they are the party of crazy. Common sense versus crazy as the president said. That’s how– that’s the key difference in this election and I have to go tell the voters up to November.”
The discussion also turned to the battle for control of the House of Representatives. Charlie Hurt observed that earlier in the year many analysts believed Republicans were likely to lose their majority, but recent political developments have made the outcome appear much less certain.
Jordan dismissed suggestions that Democrats are on track to reclaim the chamber.
“First of all I don’t think it will happen. I think we will keep the majority.”
He argued that Republicans have a record they can present to voters, pointing to border security, tax policy and welfare reform as examples of campaign accomplishments.
“I think we have great candidates, the common sense ideas and we can tell the voters we did what we said, secured the border, cut taxes, welfare reform.”
Jordan concluded by saying he remains optimistic about Republican prospects while maintaining that the broader changes taking place within the Democratic Party deserve attention beyond electoral politics.
As both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans continue arguing that ideological divisions among Democrats have become one of the defining political stories of the cycle, while Democrats maintain that their internal debates reflect a broad coalition with competing views about the party’s future.
