If the Democratic Socialists’ movement succeeds, it will do it by running against the grain of American tradition and mores.

Socialist victories in recent primaries have sent fear through both parties, with "socialism," "communism," and "Marxism" being used interchangeably.

Victor Marx, who may become the Republican nominee for governor of Colorado today, depicts himself as a karate-chopping, children-saving, hardcore pastor. None of it is reliable.

One of them is an admitted killer who uses patriotism and religion to try to gain power. The other is a comic book villain.