CNN political commentator Scott Jennings issued a sharp warning to Democrats during the network’s election coverage Tuesday night, pushing back as other panelists celebrated a series of Democratic wins across several key states, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The night’s results included Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia’s gubernatorial races. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani — a self-described socialist — was elected mayor.

In Virginia, Jay Jones won the attorney general’s race, despite having faced controversy for remarks in which he spoke about wishing death on political opponents and their children.

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While other panelists expressed excitement over the results, Jennings called the night a “terrible” moment for the Democratic Party, arguing that the outcomes would damage the party’s image nationally. “You own this now,” Jennings said, directly addressing the Democrats on the panel.

Jennings first turned his attention to Mamdani’s win, describing it as a significant shift for Democrats in New York. “AOC is going to be the next senator from New York,” he said, directing his comments toward Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

The remark referenced growing influence from the far-left faction of the Democratic Party, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The conversation then shifted to Virginia, where Jennings expressed concern over the party’s support for Jones.

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“I see the energy in Virginia Democrats looking the other way on a violent candidate for attorney general who says he wants to murder Republicans and their children,” Jennings said.

“If you think you’re getting rid of Graham Platner in Maine now, think again. This is a terrible night for the national Democratic image given what is happening inside their party.”

Jennings also pointed out that Mamdani’s own words leave little room for interpretation. “Mamdani is an avowed socialist. It’s not what people say that he is. It’s what he says that he is,” he said. “He’s now the leader of their party. That’s their energy and Chuck Schumer’s—”

CNN host Anderson Cooper interrupted with a skeptical question, asking, “[Mamdani’s] the leader of the Democratic Party?” Jennings immediately responded, “Who is the leader? Can someone tell me?” prompting laughter from the other panelists.

Democratic strategist David Axelrod replied with a grin, saying, “He’s a life raft for Republicans who have to go on TV and get their asses kicked.” As the group continued to mock his concerns, Jennings repeated his warning: “You own this now. You all own this now.”

CNN panel gloats in laughter as Scott Jennings delivers a blunt warning to the Democratic Party.

It began with Mamdani’s win, when Jennings issued this message for Chuck Schumer: “AOC is going to be the next senator from New York.”

But the real warning came when he saw… pic.twitter.com/CQt2KO5uU2

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Despite the laughter from others on the panel, Jennings’ comments reflected a broader concern among conservatives that Democratic victories in states like New York and Virginia signal a leftward turn that could alienate moderate voters heading into the next election cycle.

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