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DSA co-chair Megan Romer calls to abolish Senate, ICE and prisons
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Key Points:
- Megan Romer, national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), publicly endorsed abolishing key American institutions including the Senate, the presidency, the Supreme Court, ICE, national borders, prisons, and the Pentagon.
- Romer described the Senate as an outdated institution designed to limit popular influence, advocating for a unicameral legislature to replace the current bicameral system.
- The DSA supports a long-term vision that includes eliminating national borders and prisons, granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants, and shifting large corporations to public ownership.
- Despite criticism from Democratic Party leaders, Romer defended the DSA's strategy of running candidates on the Democratic ballot line due to the difficulties third parties face in gaining ballot access.
- The DSA aims to expand its political influence within existing structures, asserting that voter support for their candidates demonstrates the viability of their approach.
