This Halloween, remember: Costumes come off — socialism is forever

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Martin, J. B. (2026, October 30). This Halloween, remember: Costumes come off — socialism is forever. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4784785/democrats-socialist-agenda/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-30 · by Jenny Beth Martin

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This piece is an opinion article where the author draws a parallel between Halloween costumes and political ideologies, specifically focusing on socialism. The author suggests that while Halloween costumes are temporary and harmless, adopting socialist policies through a potential Democratic Party victory could have lasting negative effects. The main angle taken here is to warn readers about the perceived dangers of long-term socialist influence in government.

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As Halloween 2026 approaches, Jenny Beth Martin from the Washington Examiner ponders what she considers frightening scenarios: encounters with costumed individuals and the possibility of a Democratic Party taking control of either the House or Senate. She notes that people can remove their scary costumes at night's end, but worries about a potential political shift to socialism if Democrats gain power, suggesting it would be more enduring than temporary Halloween frights.

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