The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has seen significant primary victories within the 2026 election cycle, but it faces internal divisions among various factions, each with different strategies and focuses.
1. National Political Committee (NPC):
The DSA's governing body, composed of 27 members from various caucuses. Each caucus seeks to influence the DSA's direction according to its political philosophy.
2. Caucuses Represented on the NPC:
Groundwork:
Focuses on ecosocialism and a Green New Deal.
Supports a strategy of building a far-left movement distinct from the Democratic Party.
Advocates for early endorsement of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) if she runs for president.
Bread and Roses:
Oldest and largest faction within the NPC.
Pursuits a "dirty break" from the Democratic Party to create a separate far-left party.
Emphasizes labor strategies, encouraging DSA members to radicalize unions.
Socialist Majority Caucus:
Supports a popular front against the right and is more cooperative with moderate Democrats.
Advocates for transforming the Democratic Party into a vehicle for far-left politics.
Backed AOC and other Democrats in the past.
Springs of Revolution:
A newer group focused on anti-imperialist politics and pro-Palestinian issues.
Identifies with social movements and rejects traditional caucus structure.
Red Star:
Describes itself as "Marxist-Leninist" and aims to abolish capitalism.
Criticizes DSA's strategies that associate with the Democratic Party but is hesitant about a complete break.
Marxist Unity Group:
Emphasizes a dirty break from the Democratic Party with an aim to form an independent socialist party.
Calls for the restructuring of government and supports radical social changes.
Carnation:
Supports AOC for the presidency and emphasizes Medicare for All and an arms embargo against Israel.
Aims to focus DSA's efforts on capturing the U.S. presidency while pushing for socialist transformation.
Reform and Revolution:
Represents the Trotskyist tendency, advocating for alliances within the left.
Supports a combination of moderate reforms and extreme economic changes.
Libertarian Socialist Caucus:
Opposes state structures and aims to dismantle incarceration systems.
Criticizes AOC for distancing from their core ideals.
The DSA is a complex organization with multiple factions vying to direct its policies and strategies. These divisions reflect broader ideological battles about socialism’s role in American politics and the path forward for leftist movements. Each caucus's unique stance contributes to an ongoing discussion about the future of the DSA and its electoral strategies.
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