Ep. 63: DSA's Endorsement of Cynthia Nixon w/ Susan Kang and Michael Cavadias

Joining us this week to discuss the process around NYC DSA’s endorsement of Cynthia Nixon for the Democratic Party primary race in New York state are two members in NYC-DSA leadership, Susan Kang and Michael Cavadias. We discuss the various meanings of endorsement as well as the debates that emerged around these various and competing visions. Additionally, we discuss the role of accountability and the problematic relationship of the Democratic Party and socialist candidates. Whether you were in favor of this endorsement or not — and even whether you’re in favor of a socialist electoral strategy or not — there are many insights in this interview that will be beneficial for developing ou arguments. Articles: -"Building Power: A Rebuttal to the Case Against Nixon/Williams," by Susan Kang, Michael Cavadias, Danya Lagos, Cale Brooks, et al. -"To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s critics: This is no time for sloganeering," by Jamie Stern-Weiner, https://mondoweiss.net/2018/07/alexandria-cortezs-sloganeering/ Image credit: @volperchlorate ***The B-Side to this week's episode will be available for patrons in several days. Join the Dead Pundits Society to catch the second subscriber-only episode each week and to support the new left agenda: www.patreon.com/deadpundits*** ----------------------- Twitter: @deadpundits Soundcloud: @deadpundits Facebook: facebook.com/deadpunditssociety iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 Patreon: www.patreon.com/deadpundits