Democratic Socialists of America withdraws conditional endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

SUMMARY

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) withdrew its conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez due to perceived insufficient support for Palestinian efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite acknowledging her past positions on Palestine, the DSA criticized her recent engagement with leaders from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and her stance on U.S. funding for Israel. The DSA's National Political Committee had initially endorsed her under conditions, including opposition to funding Israel and supporting anti-Zionism. The DSA claimed that Ocasio-Cortez did not meet these conditions, leading to the withdrawal of their endorsement, though she remains endorsed by the New York City chapter.