Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

NEW YORK (AP) — A new platform from a progressive group that’s notched several recent primary victories is becoming fodder for Republican attacks, as the GOP looks to frame Democrats as extremists and communists ahead of November’s midterm elections. The DSA platform proposes drafting 'a new constitution' with significant changes to the structure of the U.S. government, including abolishing the Senate, replacing the president and the Supreme Court with leaders picked by Congress and allowing all permanent U.S. residents to vote. 'The barbarians are inside the gate -- and Democrats are WELCOMING them in,' House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wrote on X. 'Communism is no longer a far fetched threat. It is here on our SHORES!'