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US Democratic Socialists Gain Ground in Democratic Primaries
US Democratic Socialists Gain Ground in Democratic Primaries
The Democratic Socialists of America has gained momentum in US Democratic politics, with a DSA-backed mayor in New York and another expected soon in Washington, DC. On August 4, Abdul El-Sayed defeated…
The Story in Brief
The Democratic Socialists of America has gained momentum in US Democratic politics, with a DSA-backed mayor in New York and another expected soon in Washington, DC. On August 4, Abdul El-Sayed defeated centrist Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, drawing support from socialist activists, though he is not a DSA member. In Wisconsin, socialist Francesca Hong is expected to win the August 11 Democratic primary for governor. The gains have prompted speculation about a DSA-aligned presidential nominee in 2028.
The group says its membership has grown more than twentyfold in a decade to about 120,000. It combines digital campaigning, door-to-door organising and union activism. Yet most victories have come in heavily Democratic areas, while its membership remains highly educated and socially liberal. The source points to a gap between the DSA’s working-class claims and the views of many blue-collar and older voters.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that America’s left has taken over, or that it is simply an educated urban fringe. Both claims overreach. The DSA has shown strong organisation and can win Democratic primaries, but a small membership and victories in safe Democratic districts do not equal national reach. Its positions on immigration, policing and social issues may also test its appeal beyond younger renters and college graduates. The 2028 test will be whether a DSA-aligned candidate can win support outside heavily Democratic urban territory.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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