Socialism, communism, and Marxism: A guide to the ideologies behind the ‘blue scare’

Republicans have increasingly portrayed Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates as evidence of a broader ideological shift as those candidates notch victories in Democratic primaries.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to New York socialist candidates as communists, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has warned that Marxist ideology is becoming more influential inside the Democratic Party. […] ...