Tag

Democratic Socialists Of America

All articles tagged with #democratic socialists of america

politics4 days ago•10 min saved

Hochul relies on Mamdani’s left-leaning pull for reelection

Gov. Kathy Hochul says NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will campaign for her reelection, aiming to mobilize the young, left-leaning base that propelled him to City Hall while managing potential backlash from Jewish voters and the business community. Their working relationship has yielded state support for New York City initiatives, including expanded no-cost childcare, and Hochul defended backing a surcharge on high-cost second homes. The move signals a broader, big-tent strategy to boost down-ballot Democratic turnout amid intra-party tensions and a push to flip House seats this fall.

via Politico|

#2026-elections #democratic-socialists-of-america #kathy-hochul

politics7 days ago•5 min saved

Florida Dems' Socialist Clash Exposes Party Rift

Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon and state party chair Nikki Fried engaged in a heated exchange over Nixon's ties to the Democratic Socialists of America and the role of socialism in campaigning in a red-leaning state, signaling a fault line between the party's progressive base and its establishment as they grapple with messaging and coordination ahead of a bid to unseat Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.

via Axios|

#angie-nixon #democratic-socialists-of-america #florida-democrats

politics9 days ago•9 min saved

Nixon Upset Triggers Florida Dems to Regroup and Rethink Strategy

Progressive Angie Nixon’s primary upset over Alexander Vindman has Florida Democrats scrambling about whether she can win a general election against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, her fundraising for down-ballot races, and how her DSA ties and Israel policy will play with key blocs like Latino and Jewish voters. Supporters tout her energizing, fighter persona as a path to turnout, while critics warn her positions could hinder cross-coalition gains and electability in a state with a large Republican margin and diverse electorate.

via Politico|

#angie-nixon #democratic-socialists-of-america #democrats

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Progressive DSA candidate Nixon shocks Florida Senate primary

Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon, a Florida state representative, won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Florida over fundraising powerhouse Alexander Vindman, setting up a November contest against Republican incumbent Ashley Moody. Nixon, an outspoken critic of DeSantis who has faced misdemeanor charges from a protest, ran with far less money than Vindman, who focused on Moody and did not debate Nixon. The victory adds to a wave of DSA-backed primary wins, even as other Florida races leaned establishment.

via The Guardian|

#alexander-vindman #angie-nixon #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics12 days ago•5 min saved

Jeffries ducks Medicare-for-All stance, spurring progressive outcry

On NBC's Meet the Press, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dodged endorsing Medicare for All and suggested Democrats should first fix the health-care system before building a broader plan, prompting swift backlash from progressives who argue the party broadly backs Medicare for All and from critics who say his stance could hurt left-leaning momentum.

via New York Post|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #hakeem-jeffries #medicare-for-all

politics24 days ago•5 min saved

Bell edges Bush again in Missouri primary, cementing establishment edge in Dem divide

Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush for the second time in Missouri’s 1st District Democratic primary, defeating a DSA-backed challenger as Bell positioned himself as a pragmatic progressive. Bush’s attacks tying him to AIPAC did not derail Bell, who remains the heavy favorite to win a second term in November in the deep-blue district.

via Fox News|

#cori-bush #democratic-primary #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics24 days ago•11 min saved

No is the Strategy: Hong’s Wisconsin bid tests the left’s playbook

Slate analyzes Francesca Hong, a DSA-backed candidate for Wisconsin governor and state assembly, as a popular progressive with Medicare for All, universal childcare, ICE abolition, cannabis legalization, free school meals, and expanded unions; despite a resurfaced 2020 Thanksgiving tweet, the piece argues the best move is simply to say 'no' to old positions and stay focused on kitchen-table issues to win swing voters.

via Slate|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #francesca-hong #politics

politics26 days ago•24 min saved

DSA-backed Colorado candidate unveils sweeping socialist policy wishlist after primary win

Colorado's 1st District Democratic nominee Melat Kiros, who defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette, endorses a Democratic Socialists of America–aligned policy slate—Medicare-for-all, universal childcare and a 32-hour workweek—while advocating drastic reforms like abolishing the Senate and having Congress pick the president and Supreme Court; she says not every DSA plank is supported by every member, rejects being a communist, and notes the leftward agenda is drawing Republican pushback as midterms loom, with Israeli policy rhetoric raising some safety concerns among Denver leaders.

via New York Post|

#colorado #democratic-socialists-of-america #israel

politics26 days ago•199 min saved

Wisconsin's swing-state prove-it moment for democratic socialism

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist leading Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, sits at a pivotal moment as rivals exit and polls show her as the frontrunner in a true battleground state; her DSA ties and policing positions are under intense scrutiny as Democrats weigh whether a far-left coalition can translate into statewide victory against a Republican in November.

via CNN|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #francesca-hong #politics

politics26 days ago•24 min saved

DSA plots a 2028 path around AOC, amid internal strategy debates

At a Chicago Democratic Socialists of America summit, activists debated endorsing a presidential candidate, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez identified as a potential 2028 contender, signaling the DSA’s growing national influence while wresting with how to engage with the Democratic Party.

via The Washington Post|

#2028-election #alexandria-ocasio-cortez #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics27 days ago•6 min saved

DSA Nominee Delists GoFundMe After Rent Request Sparks Backlash

New York's 34th Assembly District Democratic nominee Brian Romero deleted a GoFundMe seeking $2,000 to cover rent and groceries after backlash, calling the fundraiser a mistake. He says he depleted savings while transitioning to office and faced no unemployment benefits, with a potential $142,000 legislative salary on the horizon; the page had raised about $1,000 from 13 donors before removal. Romero left his full-time legislative aide job this year and says friends offered to help as he searches for consulting work. He faces no Republican challenger in November.

via Fox News|

#brian-romero #democratic-socialists-of-america #gofundme

politics27 days ago•14 min saved

Denver’s Jewish Leaders Sound Alarm After Melat Kiros Wins Primary

Melat Kiros’ Colorado 1st District primary victory has Denver’s Jewish leaders warning of rising antisemitic rhetoric and potential violence, sparked by her Israel stance and comments on the Oct. 7 attacks; ADL data show a surge in antisemitic incidents in Colorado, while some voices call for nuance and dialogue and a Jewish independent candidate enters the race ahead of the November election.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #democratic-socialists-of-america #denver

politics27 days ago•4 min saved

NH hints at a potential AOC pivot, even as national poll numbers slip

AOC’s national favorability sits around 26% with 36% unfavorable, including just 28% among 18–34 and 22% of independents, per CNN/SSRS, while a New Hampshire poll puts her at 22% in the early primary, ahead of Pete Buttigieg (21%) and well above others. The contrast suggests strong brand recognition in early-state races despite a national slide, with analysts noting she could be positioned as Bernie Sanders’ heir, even as she faces doubts about a 2028 bid and tensions within the Democratic Party and its socialist wing.

via nypost.com|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #cnn-ssrs #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics28 days ago•9 min saved

Outer Borough Doubts Shadow Mamdani’s NYC Agenda

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces growing pushback from outer-borough Democrats who say Manhattan-focused priorities neglect the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. After Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ critique of the DSA and a Bronx bus-lane/streetscape meeting with Mamdani aides, officials said funding won’t be decided until next year’s budget. While some outer-borough leaders remain skeptical, Mamdani retains broad citywide support and the DSA’s political influence, suggesting the tensions may be more political posturing than a lasting liability for now.

via Politico|

#bus-lane #democratic-socialists-of-america #mamdani

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Americans Split on DSA Ideas as Primary Wins Grow

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds about 49% of Americans say they understand Democratic Socialists of America policies and 47% do not, highlighting persistent confusion even as DSA-backed candidates win primaries. The survey also shows 27% say DSA ideas have at least some merit, 51% see few or none, and 20% are unsure, with a similar split for MAGA ideas. The online poll of 1,248 US adults has a ±3-point margin of error.

via Al Jazeera|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #midterm-elections-2026 #politics