DSA now has 100K members as milestone could spell trouble for Dems
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist organization in the United States, has reached 100,000 members.
The far-left group, which includes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani among its ranks, celebrated the milestone on social media over the weekend, surpassing a goal it had set in 2020.
Founded in 1982, DSA had a relatively minor presence nationally, with around 6,000 members, until Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign brought a wave of new supporters to the organization. Since then, DSA has grown into a significant political force, taking credit for Mamdani’s election victory last year and influencing his agenda, which has emphasized taxpayer-funded programs and social initiatives.
This week, however, the New York chapter of DSA broke with Mamdani after he endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid. The chapter criticized Hochul for aligning “with her billionaire donors while offering working-class New Yorkers crumbs.”
DSA’s endorsements have become highly sought-after by Democratic candidates, both incumbents and challengers, as they can help push the party further left. Moderates often adopt progressive policies to avoid primary challenges, increasing the group’s influence in shaping Democratic politics.
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