As election totals were coming in to CNN on Tuesday night, Republican commentator Scott Jennings told Democrat panel guests that the socialists their party has welcomed are at odds with most Americans. He said that radical candidates like Francesca Jong and Abdul El-Sayed openly dissing beloved holidays demonstrates their hatred of American culture.
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The CNN panel didn’t like hearing it, but Scott Jennings went ahead and said it anyway.
Jennings says the attacks on American holidays from socialist candidates like Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed are actually a window into something much deeper.
And when Kaitlan Collins tried to downplay El-Sayed’s comments about July 4th, Jennings fired right back.
The communists can no longer hide their hatred of America and all of its traditions.
JENNINGS: “When you’re so crazy that Bernie Sanders and AOC won’t even endorse you, you’re pretty far out there!”
“I think these holiday conversations are actually valuable.”
“She hates Thanksgiving. Today, our own k-file here at CNN uncovered the fact that over in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed wants to get rid of the 4th of July.”
“And I think the reason these things…”
COLLINS: “I think he said we should get rid of fireworks.”
JENNINGS: “He was very critical of the 4th of July.”
COLLINS: “Getting rid of fireworks is different than getting rid of the 4th of July.”
JENNINGS: “I think you’re downplaying the message…”
“I think these are windows into the souls of these anti-American, radical communists.”
“If you hate Thanksgiving and you hate the 4th of July, what you’re really saying is I hate some of the pillars that undergird American culture.”
“And how are you going to have a conversation with a voter about affordability or public safety or anything else, if you’re trying to get rid of Thanksgiving and the 4th of July?”
“I mean, if I was Christmas and Easter I wouldn’t be feeling too comfortable right now if these people win!”
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The CNN panel didn’t like hearing it, but Scott Jennings went ahead and said it anyway.
— Overton (@overton_news) August 12, 2026
Jennings says the attacks on American holidays from socialist candidates like Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed are actually a window into something much deeper.
And when Kaitlan Collins… pic.twitter.com/mwM8G7Xxmb
Communists always seek to destroy a nations history and traditions. It’s part of the playbook to transform a country into a communist nation.
— C (@XreasonablemanX) August 12, 2026
CNN still defends these people. WOW.
— Otterpoop (@otterpoopie) August 12, 2026
Defending Democrats, including the openly socialist ones, is instinctive for CNN’s ‘journalists.’
Jennings says the red flags don’t just stop with socialist candidates hating holidays; their extremist political positions make it easier for Republicans to highlight distinctions between the two parties. (WATCH)
When Democratic Socialists push extreme platforms, they give Republicans a clear strategic opening to draw a contrast for average voters. pic.twitter.com/PWaMZ766fx
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 12, 2026
Which Republicans then fail to do, because they are inept and useless. Democrats are the ONLY reason to vote for Republicans.
— WeR1 (@jatony57) August 12, 2026
Sadly, Republicans often fail to capitalize on the political gifts Democrats hand them.
Commenters say the socialist desire to abolish America’s borders and eradicate prisons should be a slam dunk for Republicans.
Nothing hands Republicans a bigger gift than 'abolish borders and abolish prisons' on the ballot. Common sense just got a free campaign ad.
— Alexa ❤️ (@alexapsxlife) August 12, 2026
The issue is most democratic voters won’t vote Republican PERIOD. The absolute best that can be hoped is they stay home, because any one of them that comes to the polls is voting for the socialist, no matter how insane their policies.
— Dale Beckett (@Glarph2Glarph) August 12, 2026
Republicans have squandered many chances to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda. That makes it harder to get Republican voters excited about the midterms. It's highly unlikely Republicans will turn many Democrats into their voters. So, the best strategy would be to hammer Democrat voters so that they stay home on Election Day.