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These 120,000 people could shatter Democrats and two-party system
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The Democratic Socialists of America surpassed 120,000 members over the Fourth of July weekend, eclipsing its 1912 peak of 113,371 dues-paying members. Compared with the 45.4 million Americans registered as Democrats in April 2026, that number may seem small. But America’s political system gives a disciplined faction far more influence than its raw numbers suggest. []
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· Jun 24, 2026
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The Daily Signal
· Jul 7, 2026
Filthy Rich Democrats JB Pritzker, Ro Khanna Attack the Wealthy
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Centrist Emotional Support Journalists
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