On Thursday, members of our Steering Committee and endorsed candidate Adam Bojak met privately with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. We were proud to share how we are building a durable, sustainable socialist project here, as well as share our hope to see Rep. AOC coordinate more strongly with the growing socialist bloc forming at every level of elected office. Afterward, a range of our chapter organizers joined Team AOC for their Project Reactivation event.
Regardless of what her political career holds, one thing is clear: Rep. AOC and her team would not have visited Buffalo, or prioritized a private sit-down with Buffalo DSA leaders, without the diligent work of our members. The foundation we’ve laid in healthcare organizing, labor solidarity, tenant suport, and electoral politics have put Buffalo DSA on the map.
The working class is hungry for political change, and our chapter is ready to lead the charge.
We look forward to leading discussions on this meeting, how our chapter might relate to a future AOC candidacy, and more at our Oct. 17 General Body Meeting. We will also hold our first of many discussions on the 2028 Presidential Election, and DSA’s role within that.
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