CPAC kicks off under the banner of ‘America vs. Socialism’ in swipe at 2020 Dems

This year's Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off Wednesday centered around what organizers described to Fox News as an “America vs. Socialism” theme that aims to hammer away at the leftward drift of the Democratic Party — and especially its presidential field.

The annual conservative gathering, held just outside the Washington Beltway, will feature speeches from President Trump and a host of conservative figures, all to “make the case against socialism,” CPAC hosts said.

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“America vs. Socialism — it’s a little provocative if you think about it,...