Here's the difference between a 'socialist' and a 'Democratic socialist'
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- After 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning upset against Rep. Joe Crowley in the New York Democratic congressional primary on Tuesday, the word "socialist" was repeatedly used to describe her.
- "Socialist" remains a dirty, and often misunderstood, term in the realm of US politics.
- In general, socialists believe the government should provide a range of basic services to the public, such as health care and education, for free or at a significant discount.
After 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning upset against Rep. Joe Crowley in the New York Democratic congressional primary on Tuesday, the word "socialist" was repeatedly used to describe her.
Ocasio-Cortez is a registered member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and is a self-described socialist. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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