How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
Attendees weighed electoral strategy, ideological purity and support for local candidates as the group’s factions showed sharp differences, members said.
- On July 31, 2026, the Democratic Socialists of America convened a national summit at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, showcasing the organization's record membership of more than 120,000 members.
- Boasting more than 120,000 members, the Democratic Socialists of America has become the largest socialist organization in United States history, electing members to city councils, state legislatures, and Congress.
- Attendees debated internal strategy, with factions like Groundwork advocating for pragmatic engagement within the Democratic Party, while other groups argued for ideological purity and potential independence from mainstream politics.
- Some members expressed resentment toward Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while others discussed primary challenges against mainstream Democrats to expand the movement's influence beyond existing political structures.
- Leaders are weighing whether to maintain ties with mainstream Democrats or pursue independent political paths, facing the challenge of balancing electoral goals with ideological consistency.
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