As Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates continue appearing in races across the country, debate over the direction of the Democratic Party has become a growing topic in political media, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The issue received attention during a recent episode of The Five on Fox News, where co-host Jesse Watters argued that Democratic officials have increasingly relied on describing their party as a "big tent" in response to questions about the rise of Democratic Socialists of America, commonly known as the DSA.

According to the discussion, media outlets have begun asking Democratic figures how candidates aligned with the DSA have gained traction in elections across multiple parts of the country.

The response, Watters said, has frequently centered on the idea that the Democratic Party welcomes a broad range of political viewpoints.

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Watters criticized that explanation during the broadcast, arguing that it avoids addressing concerns about the party's ideological direction.

“All of a sudden, the Communists start winning, and they say… BIG TENT! Democrats don’t believe in ANYTHING, except power!” Watters said during the segment.

The remarks came as discussion continues over the influence of Democratic Socialists of America candidates in local and state races.

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The organization has received increased attention in recent election cycles as several candidates associated with its platform have won primaries or secured elected office.

The source article contends that Democratic officials have repeatedly used the phrase "big tent" when responding to questions about the growing visibility of DSA-backed candidates.

It also argues that the explanation has become a common talking point among Democrats when discussing ideological differences within the party.

Video from The Five accompanied the report, highlighting Watters' comments and his criticism of the messaging.

The source also pointed to multiple examples of Democratic figures using similar language, suggesting that the "big tent" description has become a consistent response when discussing the party's internal coalition.

According to the source, Watters argued that Democratic officials have adopted the same explanation repeatedly rather than directly addressing questions about the growing prominence of Democratic Socialists of America candidates.

The report further asserted that Democratic politicians have continued using similar language in interviews and public appearances as questions about the party's ideological makeup have increased.

The discussion comes as political observers continue watching the role progressive and socialist-aligned candidates may play in upcoming elections across the country.

The rise of DSA-backed candidates has become a recurring topic in national political coverage, particularly following recent primary victories in several races.

Watters maintained during the Fox News segment that the repeated use of the "big tent" description reflects a coordinated political message rather than a direct response to concerns about the influence of Democratic Socialists of America within the broader Democratic coalition.

The comments aired as Democrats continue facing questions from political commentators and members of the media about the party's future direction and the growing visibility of candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.

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