Democratic Socialists Accidentally Organize a Cable News Circus Instead of Politics
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- •Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s potential 2028 presidential bid sparked infighting among DSA members over endorsements and leadership control this summer.
- •National DSA released a controversial platform in July proposing the Senate’s abolition, Defense Department defunding, and abolishing policing, causing backlash.
- •DSA co-chair Megan Romer bungled policy explanations on a podcast, while a Castro tribute in August sparked public relations headaches.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s maybe-maybe-not 2028 presidential run has turned the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) into a hot mess express bigger than a CNN cable news marathon. Megan Romer, the DSA co-chair, couldn’t clarify if 'taxing the hell' means 'maybe,' 'probably,' or 'call your accountant,' and had to Google details about the 2000 Camp David Summit mid-interview. Meanwhile, in August, the national DSA commemorated Fidel Castro as a 'stalwart anti-imperialist'—because nothing screams 'workers' rights' like referencing a 20th-century authoritarian who definitely didn’t watch The Onion. AOC disavows the national group, local DSA chapters revolt, and the Marxist-Leninist-Maoist Caucus said AOC’s a 'consistent opportunist.' Is this a political movement or the world’s most awkward family reunion?
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(1 of 3)When your socialist hometown hall turns into a Fidel Castro fan club debating how much to 'tax the hell' out of billionaires, you know DSA’s ready for prime time, if prime time meant accidental reality TV chaos.
DSA’s 2028 prep involves praising decades-old dictators, PR flubs on socialism, and awkward interviews that scream 'we didn’t study for this.'
AOC’s presidential run has DSA chapters throwing shade harder than a solar eclipse, while national leaders fumble speeches like it’s open mic night.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/30/2026 | Author: Alex Thompson
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