By: Debbie Kelley | Colorado Politics
If further proof is needed that the political arena in Colorado Springs isn’t like matchups in Denver, the Democratic Socialists of America is a case in point, say some people involved with the local chapter of the nationwide organization.
It’s admittedly been difficult for the Colorado Springs branch of the DSA to organize in the conservative-leaning El Paso County in the successful way that deep-blue Denver has, according to Chauncy Johnson, a democratic socialist who has lost two recent bids for public office.
Despite turbulence, local leaders say the chapter is growing and marching toward reaching its goals.
As an intermittent card-carrying DSA member for three years, Johnson said he received assistance from the all-volunteer organization in the form of door knocking and other campaigning efforts that he found to be helpful.
“It’s a lot easier to do things in Denver than in Colorado Springs. Organizing-wise and with the infrastructure, I don’t think we’re at the point yet as Denver is electorally,” Johnson said. “We’re seeing it happen slowly, but it takes time, and it’s exciting to see what’s being done in Denver.”
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