Hillary Clinton Urges Democrats to Unite Against Gop's Red-baiting Tactics

WHO:

Fox News - Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State

NY Post - Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, progressive candidate; Rep. Haley Stevens, moderate candidate

WHAT:

Fox News - Clinton warns that the reluctance of progressives to support establishment Democrats after primaries creates a "costly one-way street."

NY Post - Clinton states that the GOP's anti-communist platform will be a "very effective attack."

WHERE:

NY Post - Michigan, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a narrow Senate primary over Rep. Haley Stevens.

WHEN:

NY Post - The Senate primary win of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed occurred "this week."

WHY:

Fox News - Clinton believes that the GOP's "communist" attacks will resonate with voters and be effective.

HOW:

NY Post - Clinton discussed these issues during an appearance on Kara Swisher's podcast.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 16:27 UTC)

Hillary Clinton has issued a warning about the potential consequences of progressives not supporting establishment Democrats after primaries, describing it as a "costly one-way street." In a recent podcast appearance, she also highlighted that the GOP's anti-communist platform, particularly in light of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Senate primary victory over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan this week, will serve as a "very effective attack" against Democrats. Clinton believes these "communist" attacks will resonate with voters, making them a significant concern for the party moving forward.