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politics3 days ago•7 min saved

Young Progressives Redefine the Democratic Party Beyond the DSA

The piece argues that the current wave of insurgent Democratic candidates isn’t solely defined by the Democratic Socialists of America; while DSA-aligned figures have raised its profile, many winners are not DSA members and reflect a broader set of young, anti-establishment progressives. Nonideological factors like race, age, leadership preferences, and stances on Israel/Palestine shape these races, and the analogy to the Tea Party suggests factional dynamics within the party may deepen as more insurgents win in safe districts, forcing leadership to reckon with a wider spectrum of beliefs.

via Salon.com|

#democratic-socialists #dsa #factionalism

podcasts4 days ago•31 min saved

DSA surges in NY and Colorado primaries, teeing up a 2028 bid

DSA-backed candidates pulled off major primary wins in New York and Colorado, boosting the movement’s profile as mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements boost its reach. In a wide-ranging discussion, DSA co-chair Megan Romer explains the group’s push for a long-term, populist economic agenda (universal childcare, Medicare for All, debt relief) while addressing criticisms over borders and policing, vetting of anti-establishment candidates, and Israel/Palestine policy. The interview also revisits the AOC endorsement controversy and signals possible 2028 presidential ambitions to keep DSA’s voice in national debates.

via vox.com|

#2028 #colorado #democratic-socialists-of-america

politics6 days ago•9 min saved

DSA Sets Sights on Michigan Senate and Wisconsin Governor Races

The Democratic Socialists of America are shifting its organizing and resources toward battleground Michigan and Wisconsin, backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate contest and Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor, with DSA surrogates (including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib) and high-profile volunteers touring to boost these campaigns and convert momentum from urban primaries into statewide wins, even as party dynamics and opposition concerns loom.

via Politico|

#abdul-el-sayed #dsa #francesca-hong

politics8 days ago•4 min saved

DSA Momentum Grows as Progressive Wins Fuel Member Surge

DSA chapters report a surge in energy and membership after primary victories in New York City and Colorado, with NYC adding about 500 members and Colorado-backed campaigns mobilizing around 6,500 volunteers who knocked on 100,000 doors and made 500,000 calls, underscoring support for DSA-backed policies like Medicare for All and universal child care as broadly popular and expanding organizing capacity ahead of the midterms.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#democratic-socialists #dsa #elections

politics11 days ago•8 min saved

DSA Expands Bluish Reach: Colorado Primaries Target Longtime Democrat

Following recent DSA-backed victories in New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are turning their attention to Colorado’s blue-leaning 1st District, backing Melat Kiros to challenge longtime Rep. Diana DeGette and signaling a broader push to transplant the NYC playbook across the country amid growing rifts between progressives and establishment Democrats.

via Fox News|

#colorado #degette #democratic-socialists

politics12 days ago•19 min saved

Tammamdani Hall: How a NYC mayor built a progressive kingmaker

After winning the mayoralty, Zohran Mamdani and NYC-DSA built a powerful, movement-driven operation that endorsed and helped victories for eight candidates, including Assemblymember Claire Valdez for Velázquez’s seat, using videos, fundraisers, rallies, and door-to-door organizing to cement a left-wing coalition against the traditional establishment and the Working Families Party. Mamdani channels La Guardia’s machine-building approach while keeping DSA as an allied force rather than a rival power, making him a kingmaker with a careful balance of influence and independence.

via City & State New York|

#campaigns-and-elections #claire-valdez #dsa

politics12 days ago•18 min saved

Colorado primaries become a proving ground for a rising left

POLITICO Playbook frames Colorado’s primaries as a potential turning point for a left-wing insurgency, with Bennet’s governor bid narrowing against Phil Weiser, Melat Kiros challenging Diana DeGette, and Julie Gonzales threatening Sen. John Hickenlooper, signaling a broader leftward current that could influence national politics and possibly the 2028 race, all set against ongoing national coverage of SCOTUS decisions, housing policy, and other Capitol Hill developments.

via Politico|

#colorado #democrats #dsa

politics13 days ago•5 min saved

Democrats brace for a left-wing insurgency born of years of discontent

Democratic leaders are alarmed by a growing left-wing insurgency within the party, driven by progressives and socialist groups that have out-organized the establishment in primaries for years, rooted in distrust of leadership since 2016, and now threatening to reshape the party ahead of 2028 as new candidates win key races.

via Axios|

#democrats #dsa #outsiders

politics15 days ago•8 min saved

Mamdani’s coalition signals a leftward tilt reshaping NYC Democrats

A Mamdani‑backed wave expanded the left’s reach in New York City, with Democratic Socialists and progressives winning several congressional seats and energizing younger, diverse, and often more affluent voters. Turnout surged in key districts, suggesting a broad-based realignment that could influence races for years, even as some incumbents and established figures remained resilient and intra‑party tensions—especially around foreign policy—loom for the future.

via Politico|

#dsa #elections #mamdani

politics16 days ago•51 min saved

Blue-city socialist wins signal momentum, but nationwide opinion stays mixed

Democratic socialists have notched high‑profile wins in deep‑blue cities (e.g., NYC, LA, DC, Seattle), showing momentum for democratic‑ socialist ideas at the local level, while national sentiment remains nuanced. Polls show growing openness to socialism among Democrats (about two‑thirds favorable in recent years) as faith in capitalism wanes, but socialism as a whole still isn’t a majority view, and the DSA brand remains relatively unpopular. The impact depends on how candidates package the ideas and manage past controversies; figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez illustrate that individuals can be popular even if the broader movement is contested.

via Yahoo|

#bernie-sanders #democratic-socialists #dsa

politics17 days ago•188 min saved

Democrats Sweat as Mamdani-Backed Wins Test Party Unity

Democrats express anxiety after Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates won three New York primaries, including defeats of incumbents Espaillat and Goldman, prompting concerns Republicans will use the gains to attack vulnerable members in battleground districts. Party leaders stress unity, but the results highlight a growing DSA influence and a broader debate over the party’s direction ahead of the 2026 elections, even as members remain confident they can win the House in November.

via CNN|

#democrats #dsa #elections-2026

politics17 days ago•9 min saved

DSA charts path to a 2028 presidential bid

Democratic Socialists of America are launching a nationwide, member-led process to back a candidate in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries. By summer they’ll survey all 250 chapters and collect 20–40 page dossiers on whom to back, with a formal endorsement possible at the 2027 convention. The effort follows recent DSA gains in New York City and elsewhere and centers on giving the movement a larger role in the race, with discussions involving figures like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders, though Mamdani is constitutionally ineligible for the presidency. Any candidate would still have to win the support of DSA’s rank-and-file, signaling a potential shift in how the party addresses its base and agenda leading into 2028.

via Politico|

#2028-election #aoc #democratic-socialists

politics19 days ago•21 min saved

New York DSA Faces Turnout Test Ahead of Key Primaries

New York’s Democratic Socialists of America leaders privately warned of a potential turnout dip among young voters in two high-stakes NYC congressional primaries (NY-7 and NY-13), prompting a more aggressive mobilization as early voting lagged and canvassing efforts dropped versus last year. The warning could test Mamdani’s endorsements and the DSA’s growing influence in city politics.

via Politico|

#dsa #new-york-city #politics

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Progressive Split: Mamdani backs insurgents as AOC focuses on downballot power

New York progressives Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are taking divergent endorsement paths in the June primaries: Mamdani backs three insurgent House and state races while avoiding tense state-legislative contests to build local power, while Ocasio-Cortez backs several DSA-backed state legislators and remains cautious on congressional primaries, signaling a national focus and a more relationship-driven strategy.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#aoc #dsa #endorsements

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

AOC walks a tightrope with progressives as 2028 decision nears

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to win over left-wing critics who say she cares too much about mainstream approval while weighing a 2028 White House bid. She has taken a tougher line on Israel funding to appease the left and is working to repair ties with the DSA after past strains, all while navigating loyalties to former allies and potential Senate runs. The maneuver could complicate any left-leaning presidential bid and influence her general-election prospects.

via Axios|

#2028 #aoc #dsa