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Thirteen Democratic House members and candidates have signed onto a new “centrist” initiative called “Promise to America,” explicitly declaring “We are capitalist, not socialist” and calling for secure borders, fiscal responsibility, and national pride.

The announcement comes days after Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates won several primaries in New York, bringing to light the ongoing tensions inside the Democratic Party as it prepares for the 2026 midterms under President Donald Trump.

The full text of the pledge outlines six core principles.

Under “Growth, Competition, and Broad Prosperity,” it states: “We are capitalist, not socialist.” It calls for an economy that rewards hard work, lowers costs, and expands opportunity rather than favoring those at the top.

“The “Safety, Security, and Human Dignity” section reads: “We want safety, not lawlessness.” It supports “secure borders,” “orderly immigration,” and “safe communities.”

Other sections commit signers to fiscal discipline (“We are responsible, not reckless”), to competent government, to free speech and moderation (“We are mainstream, not extreme”), and to “Confident Patriotism” (“We are proud, not ashamed of America”).

The following 13 individuals have reportedly signed the “Promise to America” pledge as of June 26, 2026:

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) — Co-leading the initiative
Rep. Adam Gray (D-CA) — Co-leading the initiative
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV)
Rep. Don Davis (D-NC)
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D-TX)
Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY)
Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR)
Rep. Kristin McDonald Rivet (D-MI)
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH)
Jessica Killin (candidate)
Marlene Galán Woods (candidate)
Bobby Pulido (candidate)