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DSA Calls for Abolishing Senate, Backed by Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez

7/22/2026

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DSA launched a “Workers Deserve More” platform that calls for abolishing the U.S. Senate, announced in a member call in July 2026.
DSA-backed candidates defeated longtime Democratic incumbents in New York City and Colorado primaries last month.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly backed the plan, while Former Senator Ben Sasse, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Thom Tillis condemned it.

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DSA launched a “Workers Deserve More” platform that calls for abolishing the U.S. Senate, announced in a member call in July 2026.
DSA-backed candidates defeated longtime Democratic incumbents in New York City and Colorado primaries last month.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly backed the plan, while Former Senator Ben Sasse, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Thom Tillis condemned it.