What is the Democratic Socialists of America?

A group of people in the Democratic Party who support democratic socialism.

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A democratic socialist in the White House? Activists are thinking big.

First publishedAug 2, 10:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 13m ago

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The Democratic Socialists of America summit discussed endorsing a presidential candidate, possibly Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Activists from the Democratic Socialists of America met to talk about supporting a presidential candidate. They thought about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This meeting was about the future of the party.

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This news is important because it shows what some people in the Democratic Party want for the future.

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Who met to talk about supporting a presidential candidate?: Activists from the Democratic Socialists of America.
Who might be the presidential candidate?: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
What is the Democratic Socialists of America?: A group of people in the Democratic Party who support democratic socialism.

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The Democratic Socialists of America discussed endorsing a presidential candidate.
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Washington Post PoliticsAug 2, 10:00mentioned Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a possible candidate