A civil rights leader is calling for the resignation of Gustavo Gordillo, the co-leader of New York City’s chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America – saying his series of scandals proves the DSA now stands for the “Double Standards of America.”
But there isn’t actual infighting. DSA constituents and members aren’t too concerned about any of this, and I’m sure none of this stuff was some big secret. They are concerned with keeping the momentum moving forward. This is the NY Post trying to use their influence to delegitimize the organization by attacking a member in power.
This guys family owning multiple properties isn’t ideal, but it’s not the unforgivable transgression they imply it to be. DSA is getting more national traction and conversation than ever, so publications with interest in stopping that momentum are going to put out pieces like this to try and INCITE infighting.
Good rule of thumb is never read anything NY Post writes. Even if this does bring about or coincide with a resignation/change in leadership, it’s a non-issue.