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Republican Leaders Attack New Democratic Socialists of America Platform Amid Primary Battles
7/28/2026, 2:21:24 AM
New DSA Platform Sparks GOP Alarm
A progressive coalition released a platform in mid-July that calls for sweeping constitutional changes, including abolishing the Senate, replacing the president and Supreme Court with officials selected by Congress, and extending voting rights to all permanent U.S. residents. The document also advocates publicly financed elections, a shift to a multi-party system, public ownership of large corporations, and the end of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions and deportations. Co-chair Megan Romer confirmed the agenda on “Fox News Sunday,” noting that proposals such as eliminating borders and prisons are framed as long-term goals.
Republican Officials Condemn the Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called the proposals “insane,” while Rep. The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board described the platform as radical but cautioned Republicans against using overt communism attacks with younger voters.
Recent Primary Successes Fuel the Debate
DSA-backed candidates have won several recent Democratic primaries, leveraging voter frustration with party establishment and skepticism toward U.S. policy on Israel. Victories include House races in New York and Colorado and mayoral wins in Washington, D.C., New York, and Seattle. An upcoming Missouri primary will pit a DSA-supported former congresswoman against a moderate incumbent, while a Michigan Senate primary features progressive Abdul El-Sayed distancing himself from socialism and emphasizing regulated capitalism.
Official Statements & Responses
Establishment Democrats have pushed back. Former DNC chair Jaime Harrison urged DSA-aligned contenders not to run for the nomination, emphasizing resource constraints and party unity. His full comment appears in the verbatim quotes section.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination,” — Jaime Harrison, national committee chair
