whenever I've seen El-Sayed mentioned DSA was always mentioned as well

Yes! Exactly my point. You think that's accidental? This is almost a coordinated campaign (I know I sound paranoid) to discredit him with people who may not do the research. After a while it becomes an established 'fact': He's a Democratic socialist. We have to ask ourselves why this mischaracterization would be so universal? I just had to stop, read, and consider. I didn't really expect many people to read this blog...long and boring. But I had to write it. My own modest contribution to fair elections in this country. Also, I'm a former social studies/government teacher so I can't resist :))