Democratic Socialists of America Co-Chair Discusses Abolishing Senate and Other Institutions

Megan Romer, the national co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), expressed support for abolishing the Senate, national borders, and prisons during an interview on Fox News. Romer affirmed that the DSA's platform includes dismantling major American institutions, including replacing the presidency and the Supreme Court, abolishing ICE, and defunding the Pentagon. She described the Senate as an outdated institution designed to limit the influence of ordinary Americans and advocated for a unicameral legislature. Romer also defended the DSA's strategy of running candidates on the Democratic ballot line, stating that it is a necessary approach given the challenges third parties face in accessing ballot lines. Her comments highlight ongoing ideological divisions within the Democratic Party, as some prominent Democrats caution against alienating voters by adopting socialist positions.