Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday on Newsmax that the Democratic Party has been hijacked by radical elements, claiming the “lunatic fringe” now defines the party’s agenda.

“They were hijacked and have been hijacked,” Blagojevich said during an appearance on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren.” “It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s been a process. I think it began with [former President Barack] Obama, and then it took on a life of its own.”

Blagojevich, who served as governor from 2003 until his impeachment in 2009, said the Democratic Party has shifted from including a radical wing to being dominated by it.

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