WASHINGTON _ Republicans are determined to paint Democrats as out-of-control, out-of-their minds socialists. And they think Democrats are helping.
President Donald Trump set the tone in his State of the Union address two weeks ago: "Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country." Republicans have been quick to carry the message forward, using Democrats' words and actions against them.
Led by self-proclaimed socialist Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the party unveiled its Green New Deal last week, pledging economic security for every person, even those "unwilling" to work.
