Democratic Socialists Co-Chair Sparks Bipartisan Alarm

Abolish ICE? Tear down borders? Offer amnesty to anyone here illegally? Defund the Pentagon? Abolish prisons? Put most large corporations under public ownership?

Romer agreed each was part of the platform, with the caveat that abolishing borders and prisons would be longer-term goals.

These are not fringe ideas whispered in college dorms.

They are the official program of an organization that has scored major primary victories in deep-blue strongholds and is positioning itself to expand its influence in Congress.

DSA-backed candidates have already toppled or succeeded longtime Democrats in New York, Philadelphia, and Denver.

Claire Valdez claimed an open seat previously held by Rep. Nydia Velázquez.

Darializa Avila Chevalier ousted incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat.

Chris Rabb prevailed in a Philadelphia-area primary.

In Colorado, Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette.