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Governor Gavin Newsman Says Democratic Party Is “Pretty Aligned” With Democratic Socialists
9/9/2026, 1:00:26 AM
California Governor Aligns With Democratic Socialists
In a recent interview with PBS NewsHour, California Governor Gavin Newsom asserted that the Democratic Party is “pretty aligned” with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on issues such as universal health care, climate action, and moving away from fossil fuels. Newsom framed the alignment as a matter of “adding” progressive ideas rather than subtracting from the party’s core platform, emphasizing his support for “clean-money” campaigns and Medicare for All.
DSA Platform Highlights
The DSA, described by the source as the pre-eminent socialist political group in the United States, released an updated platform that proposes several structural reforms: eliminating the Senate, replacing the president and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary selected by Congress, granting amnesty to all immigrants, and defunding the Department of War. Existing policy points include ending all deportations, allowing free migration without restrictive controls, and extending full voting rights to people with criminal convictions and non-citizens.
Political Context and Party Dynamics
Newsom’s comments come amid a broader trend of DSA-affiliated candidates winning local races and challenging established Democratic incumbents. The source notes that the DSA, once considered a fringe element of the party’s progressive wing, has been gaining relevance, prompting speculation that its ideas could shape the Democratic Party’s future direction.
Official Reactions
Fox News Digital reached out to both the DSA and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for comment; neither organization responded within the reporting period. The outlet also sought additional comment from Newsom’s office but received no further statement beyond the interview excerpts.
Implications for the Democratic Party
If the governor’s assessment reflects a broader shift, the Democratic Party may incorporate more of the DSA’s policy proposals into its national platform, potentially influencing legislative priorities on health care, climate policy, and campaign finance. Observers note that such alignment could energize the party’s base while also raising questions about the extent to which traditionally centrist Democrats will adopt explicitly socialist proposals.
