Sen. Kelly Cautions That Extreme Policies May Jeopardize Dems' Seats

WHO:

NY Post - Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.

Fox News - Katie Couric, host of "Next Question"

Fox News - Gabby Giffords, former Rep. and Kelly's wife

Fox News - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

WHAT:

Fox News - Sen. Mark Kelly warned that far-left policies could cost Democrats seats in upcoming elections.

Fox News - Kelly stated, "It could cost us some seats. I think that’s very, very possible."

Fox News - Kelly rejected calls to abolish police, eliminate prisons, and defund the Pentagon, stating these policies "don’t make sense."

Fox News - A Fox News poll found that 42% of registered voters viewed the Democratic Party favorably, while 58% viewed it unfavorably.

Fox News - A Quinnipiac University poll indicated that 20% of registered voters approved of the job Democrats in Congress were doing, while 72% disapproved.

Fox News - Kelly mentioned he has raised or given away a combined $10 million during the election cycle.

WHERE:

Fox News - Arizona, where Sen. Mark Kelly serves.

WHEN:

Fox News - Kelly is "seriously considering" a presidential campaign for 2028.

WHY:

Fox News - Kelly believes that voters associate extreme left policies with the Democratic Party, which could negatively impact their electoral success.

HOW:

Fox News - Kelly has directed millions of dollars to candidates he considers electable while avoiding campaigns centered on unrealistic proposals.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 12:36 UTC)

Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona has raised concerns that far-left policies could jeopardize the Democratic Party's chances in upcoming elections, stating, "It could cost us some seats. I think that’s very, very possible." He has rejected calls to abolish police and defund the Pentagon, arguing that such proposals "don’t make sense," and highlighted that a recent Fox News poll shows only 42% of registered voters view the Democratic Party favorably. Additionally, Kelly is "seriously considering" a presidential campaign for 2028 and has directed millions of dollars to candidates he believes are electable, while avoiding campaigns focused on unrealistic proposals.