Prominent attorney and former major Democratic donor John Morgan stated that the Democratic Party is facing a deep identity crisis, arguing that the organization has fractured into two opposing factions: democratic socialists and traditional centrists.
Speaking during an appearance on Fox News with host Kayleigh McEnany, Morgan reflected on the current state of national politics and described how both major American political parties have split into distinct internal wings.
“The Democratic Party is now two parties,” Morgan said. “It’s Bill Clinton Democrats, me, I was on his finance committee, had dinner with him this year in Florida, and then it’s the socialists.”
Morgan compared the dynamic to divisions within the conservative movement, noting that the Republican Party has similarly divided into “RINOs and MAGA.” Because of these internal splits, Morgan argued that “there are actually four parties in America and those four parties are part of two parties.”
During the broadcast, McEnany and Morgan discussed the political direction of the party following progressive campaign messaging in states like Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as New York City. The segment included remarks from former MSNBC host Chris Matthews, who criticized far-left policy platforms that advocate for abolishing immigration enforcement, borders, prisons, and defense structures.
Morgan voiced strong concerns regarding the rise of socialist rhetoric in the party, arguing that the economic model has historically led to poor outcomes in places like Cuba and Venezuela.
“The Democratic Party is in a crisis and it has been for a long, long time. Who are we? Are we Democrats? Are we socialists?” Morgan said. “What I don’t understand is why can’t anybody, any one find a socialist government that ever worked? The past is the best predictor of the future.”
Morgan added that political figures on both sides of the aisle have increasingly capitalized on public resentment. While he stated that former President Donald Trump mobilized voters on the right who felt left behind, he argued that progressive figures such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tap into a similar populist frustration on the left.
Addressing the potential 2028 presidential field, Morgan evaluated Ocasio-Cortez’s political viability after the New York congresswoman indicated she has not ruled out a future run.
“I think she’s running and listen, because the field is so broad, she could win,” Morgan said. While noting that her path might face hurdles in more moderate early primary states like South Carolina, he characterized her as a formidable contender who has effectively built a strong, energized base.
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