Members of the Democratic Socialists of America are thinking seriously about a national presidential campaign for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2028 that would reach millions of working people and have the potential to transform American politics.
One requirement is to call themselves a democratic socialist, that would be my guess as the main reason the local DSA chapter wouldn’t officially endorse. I know the chapter still did a whole lot when it came to ground game tho
El Sayed isn’t DSA. AOC is.
If El Sayed wants to join the party they are more than welcome, but you shouldn’t expect DSA to endorse someone not DSA.
One requirement is to call themselves a democratic socialist, that would be my guess as the main reason the local DSA chapter wouldn’t officially endorse. I know the chapter still did a whole lot when it came to ground game tho
Local DSA defines their own rules, but generally, you gotta be a dues paying member.
And endorsements come with a chapter commitment of volunteering support.
Is AOC currently DSA?
I believe so yes.
Ah she just rejoined . . . .https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-rejoins-dsa