A socialist candidate says he agrees with Republicans on one issue.

Michigan state lawmaker Donavan McKinney is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. He is running against a Democrat in the election.

The Democratic Socialists of America has shown it can influence voters. It also tries to appeal to working-class people who supported President Donald Trump.

A DSA member is leading in a Democratic primary in the Midwest.

Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney is running against Rep. Shri Thanedar. He had a rally over the weekend.

McKinney said he agrees with Republicans on one issue: stopping waste, fraud, and abuse.

But he disagrees with the GOP on where the waste, fraud, and abuse come from.

McKinney said Republicans think poor people are the problem. But he thinks the real problem is corporations and the wealthy getting richer with taxpayer money.

A socialist-backed candidate called American politics a disease after saying he loves the US.

Rep. Shri Thanedar voted on the budget resolution at the US Capitol.

McKinney wants to stop waste, fraud, and abuse by the top 1% earners in the country.

McKinney is running against Rep. Shri Thanedar, a progressive who disagreed with the DSA over Israel.

McKinney tried to appeal to voters who are struggling with high costs.

House Republicans want to use the Democratic civil war as a weapon in the midterm elections.

McKinney said people in his community lack resources to survive. He thinks politics is about redistributing resources.

McKinney criticized the US for spending billions of dollars in Iran while people in his district struggle.

He also criticized lawmakers for being out of touch with Americans' struggles.

The Democratic Socialists of America could help Republicans keep control of the House.

GOP leaders warn that Americans do not want socialism or its core beliefs.

DSA-linked candidates have already won against incumbent House Democrats in New York and Colorado.

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The socialist candidate's comments could impact the election.

The Democratic Party is divided, and this could affect the midterm elections.